Trust, like communication, lies at the heart of any relationship. Trust means the 'firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. In the following article we will look at why building trust is a top priority in an intimate relationship; however this might also apply to other kinds of relationships. Also refer to the article on 'How to Build Up Trust in Your Relationship' for further information.
Consistency
When we have created a state of trust we must have been consistent in our actions, words and behaviours. This generally leads to believing in the continuation and seriousness of the relationship. It allows you to come to a resting place and calmness about the state of the relationship and not having to question whether your partner is walking away from the partnership anytime soon.
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We have often heard the old proverb "birds of a feather flock together". While this idea was around even before psychology became a subject, George Mead was one of the first social thinkers to propose a theory of the "self". The basic idea was that the individual existed only in the context of a group. Ironically, we become individuals through our relationships with others. There are those who are close to us (significant others) and the faint acquaintances and strangers (generalised others).
Our relationships with our significant others tend to satisfy our needs more than our relationships with anyone outside of that group. The opinions and attitudes of our in-group tend to have a greater impact on us. Within the significant others, an intimate romantic relationship is typically at the apex. People expect to have the majority of their needs fulfilled in such relationships.
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Ending a relationship, even one that's failing, is never an easy task. It's even worse if you've been with your partner for an extended period of time, since it'll just make things more difficult when it's time to end the relationship.
Most relationships don't come to an unexpected end, but many still do, and that's not going to end anytime soon. People change in their outlooks and opinions as they grow older, and our new attitudes are not always compatible with our old relationships.
If you find yourself in a relationship that simply isn't working, it's best to end it quickly rather than wait to see if things change. No one wants to be in a relationship if their partner is unhappy, and you're wasting both your time and your partner's time by drawing out a relationship that isn't working.
If you find yourself in a relationship that simply isn't working, it's best to end it quickly rather than wait to see if things change.
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