Dating and Trust: How Trust Levels Impact The Relationship

Why do we trust people?

In a world where it is impossible to know everything about everyone, we need to make quick decisions about whom we can trust and whom we cannot. To make these decisions, humans have developed various strategies for evaluating trustworthiness.

Three factors that can influence trust:

1. Intentional vs. Unintentional – The intentions behind one's behavior can be either good or bad. It is better to trust someone with good intentions than someone with bad ones. For example, it is better to rely on that a person wants to share a piece of cake than that he wants to use you as a means to an end.

2. Familiar vs. Unfamiliar – When it comes to trust, familiarity breeds trust, and unfamiliarity breed suspicion. When dealing with strangers, we are wary until they "prove" themselves trustworthy by demonstrating their reliability or consistency over time or through interactions with others in our social circle.

3. Positive vs. Negative – When faced with two options, choosing the positive over the negative option is better since the negative could potentially lead to undesirable outcomes. In contrast, the positive could lead to desirable results or a lack of unwanted results.

How does trust impact communication?

The relationship between trust and communication is not straightforward, as trust can be positively and negatively related to communication. Trust is a critical factor in the development of social relationships and other forms of communication because it allows people to have confidence in the competence and reliability of others. Without trust, individuals are more likely to be skeptical about the information they receive from other people and thus more likely to rely on their expertise when making decisions.

In many cases, a lack of trust can reduce the level of communication that occurs between people. For example, if a person does not trust another individual, they may feel uncomfortable sharing information with them. In addition, a lack of trust can prevent individuals from developing strong bonds with others, meaning that they are reluctant to engage in more personal forms of communication, such as sharing thoughts and feelings.

On the other hand, certain types of trust can promote communication. For instance, if two individuals share similar goals or values, they are likely to develop a sense of mutual trust, increasing their willingness to share information.

Why is trust important in a relationship?

Trust is built over time, usually through a series of shared experiences. Each time you have a positive experience with someone you trust, your faith in that person grows stronger. In the same way, each time your trust is shattered by someone you love, your belief in them diminishes slightly.*

To build a strong foundation of trust in your relationship, you need to learn how to become trustworthy yourself. Trust is the foundation of all healthy relationships. Without trust, there can be no intimacy and no sense of safety. People with a high level of trust feel secure in their relationships. They feel confident that their partner will fulfill their promises. People with low levels of trust are always wondering if they can count on their partners. They may wonder if their partner is telling the truth or if they care about them.

Trust is an essential ingredient for any relationship. It creates an emotional bond between two people and allows them to depend on each other for emotional support and encouragement. Trust gives your relationship a sense of security, so it's not surprising that people without a good sense of trust are more likely to be depressed, anxious and insecure than those who feel confident in their relationships.

Conclusion

Trustworthiness is an essential part of a healthy relationship. Whether you're in a romantic relationship or a friendship, trust is the cornerstone of the bond you're trying to create. It's an intangible feeling that can drive you closer to someone else. And while it's natural to have some disagreement in your relationships, if you can maintain the level of trust in your relationship, there may be no limit to where that bond can take you both.