Trust is one of the fundamental elements of healthy relationships. However, we cannot always trust the people around us. We have been hurt or deceived in the past. This prevents us from building trusting relationships in the present. But how do we learn to trust and why is it so important? Trust is an emotional state that is associated with the expectation of favorable actions and decisions from other people towards us. Lack of trust can lead to low self-esteem, aggression and deteriorating relationships. At the same time, placing too much trust in other people can lead to disappointment and deception. Research shows that the basis of trust is reliability, openness and honesty. People who demonstrate these qualities are more trustworthy. In addition, there is a connection between trust and emotional intelligence - people who can better understand their own and others' emotions are able to show greater trust. How to learn to trust? First, you need to work on yourself and your thinking patterns that can interfere with trusting relationships. Second, it is important to set boundaries and communicate openly your expectations for relationships. Third, to develop trust in others, it is helpful to choose partners who demonstrate trustworthiness, openness, and honesty. However, trust is not always a healthy and adaptive behavior. In some cases, people may trust too quickly and thereby put themselves in danger. Or, conversely, people may not trust anyone, which can lead to social isolation and poor psychological well-being. Trust is a key element of healthy and happy relationships. But it cannot be achieved just like that - it must be deserved. To do this, you need to be open, sincere and honest in your actions and words. Additionally, it is important to be respectful of other people's feelings and needs and try to be predictable in your actions. Finally, it is worth noting that trust is a process that takes time and effort. It can be lost quickly and recovery will take much longer. Therefore, if you want to maintain or restore trust in a relationship, be prepared for the fact that this will require patience and effort from you. You can find out more or sign up for a consultation through a personal message on the website or by calling +7 917 0186 234 (WhatsApp or Telegram)