How To Build A Trusting Relationship With Your Partner
Ask any couple that’s been married for ten years or more and they’ll tell you how important trust is in their relationship. In fact, trust is probably one of the most important aspects of any relationship.
If you need to establish or re-establish trust in your relationship, there are proven techniques you can use to make it happen.
Trust, in its simplest definition, is creating a place where another person feels emotionally safe. They know they can tell you their deepest secrets without fear that you’ll share them with others. They can be themselves with you and know that you’ll still love them.
For Couples in a Long Term Relationship
What can you do to build a more trusting relationship with your partner?
The answers may surprise you:
1. Make improving your communication skills one of your top priorities. Learn how to be a good listener.
• This means you don’t interrupt your partner while they’re talking unless there’s an emergency. Work extra hard at ensuring you understand what your partner has said.
2. Use “I” statements rather than “you” statements. Say, “I feel…” rather than “You make me feel…” This will help convey your feelings instead of attacking your partner.
