Here are 4 tips to encourage an honest and trusting bond for a stronger relationship.
Trust is one of the key factors for a solid foundation in any relationship. Without trust, a relationship can only go so far before breaking down, oftentimes, beyond repair.
Millennials deal with different struggles than the previous generation due to the wealth of technology at our fingers tips. From social media to various dating apps; it appears that temptation is just at the touch of a button. The rise in online communication has also contributed to the breakdown in real-life communication. Studies have shown that millennial couples struggle to communicate with each other in real life and that often can lead to problems and misunderstandings later in the relationship. So, what can one do to build up trust in a relationship? Working on these four key points can ensure that you and your partner not only understand each other but strengthen your love, trust and respect you hold for each other
Make sure your actions match your words
Do you know what the sexiest thing a person can do? Exactly what they said they were going to do. Please do not ever underestimate the power of your word, that is the first and easiest way to build trust in a relationship. Your partner needs to be certain that they can rely on you and that you are as good as your word. Knowing this makes it easier for your partner to believe you over anybody else and trust your judgement because you have never let them down. Trust is just another way of saying you can rely on someone. You trust your partner to do certain things no matter what always. This trust builds security in a relationship. Make sure your partner can count on you. When the person knows he or she can trust whatever comes out of your mouth without hesitation, then you are building an unshakable bond.
Know yourself and your intentions. To be honest with someone else, we must know ourselves
This is one thing that many people fail to grasp and leads to the breakdown of most relationships. To be in a healthy and balanced relationship, you must be healthy and well-balanced within yourself. If you do not feel complete and secure as you are, a relationship will only exacerbate those feelings because opening yourself up to somebody else leaves you completely vulnerable. It’s important to not only know yourself but know what you want to get out of a relationship and what you have to offer. That certainty helps build a sense of security that is invaluable.
Be Open
Too many people never let their partners know what they need either out of fear of how it will be received or because they fail to communicate properly. Don't let your partner wonder, or try to guess what you need from them. It is essential this happens with both partners for a relationship to work in harmony. If only one partner is being catered to by the other, there is a chance one will feel smothered or the other might feel neglected and either scenario is not beneficial to a healthy and happy relationship.
Give your partner space
Trust builds in an atmosphere of security and safety. The cycle of hurting each other, either verbally or physically, and then rejecting the other person, creates a lot of fear which undermines trust. Also trying to control your partner’s every move is another type of mistrust, so make sure you’re not over-possessive because that will only push your significant other away. If your partner wants to spend time with their friends, you need to be supportive of that. As long as you and your partner communicate regularly and aren't afraid to let each other know what your respective boundaries are and what you are and aren't comfortable with so the same problem does not keep happening again and again.