Trust is important in a relationship because it forms the foundation of a healthy and strong bond between individuals. Without trust, a relationship lacks security and stability, leading to doubts and fears that can erode the bond over time. Trust allows individuals to rely on each other and feel confident in each other’s support and honesty, enabling open communication and fostering intimacy. Without trust, a relationship cannot survive and grow.
To trust someone is to put your faith in them because you feel secure around them and know they won’t harm or violate you. Relationships are built on trust– this frees you up to be open and vulnerable with the other person without feeling the need to defend yourself.
Here’s why you cannot do without trust if you are looking forward to building a good life for yourself:
Helps you feel safe
Psychological safety, according to Dr. Amy Edmonson, a professor at the Harvard Business School, is the capacity to be oneself without worrying about unfavorable outcomes. She discusses this idea as it applies to workplace trust. Psychological safety is experienced by team members when there is trust between them. This indicates that they aren’t concerned that speaking up would damage their reputations or their employment. In interpersonal connections, psychological safety is also crucial. A child who trusts their parent, to use a parent and child as an example, isn’t concerned that something they do or say would cause their parent to stop loving them.
Helps you communicate better
Whether a relationship is between two individuals or between divisions of an organization, effective communication is essential in all relationships. Communication worsens if there isn’t trust between the parties. There is apprehension that whatever is said may be used as payback or, at the very least, that it won’t be taken seriously. Things will be kept a secret from one another, which will only be detrimental in the long run. There are more misunderstandings than not. Communication is straightforward and honest when there is trust.
Helps you be more authentic
When we trust someone, we are allowing them to see the rawest, most authentic side of ourselves as well as our deepest, darkest secrets. People get to see you for who you are. Even if they witness us at our worst, they nevertheless accept us for who we are (at least the worthwhile people do). This implies that for us, lying and putting on a front in an effort to win over others is no longer an option. One of the most liberating, meaningful sensations we will ever have is the absence of putting on air and the ability, to be honest with ourselves and others. We will no longer be worn out by the lies, and we will be able to experience inner peace and harmony.
Helps you be more confident
A person cannot rely on others to value and respect their thoughts in untrustworthy environments. Without that support, it is very simple for someone’s confidence to crumble. They won’t engage in as much experimentation or creative expression. People can be authentically themselves in a setting of trust. This can only increase their self-awareness and promote greater openness and sensitivity.
Helps you feel more positive
Someone who describes themselves as pessimistic probably hasn’t been in many places or relationships where trust is present. Contrarily, trust teaches a person that not everything in the world is harmful. There are folks with excellent intentions out there. According to research, optimism has a number of advantages, including greater health and longer lifespans.
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This post was previously published on medium.com.
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