Trust is a characteristic that is built slowly over time when partners are consistently attuned to each other, meaning they respond to one another's needs and desires. It is built in the everyday interactions, large and small. It is the underlying question for the majority of couple conflicts in the early years of a marriage, and if not resolved, can drag into decades. Until a couple builds up their trust, they may not be able to reach the deeper level of love: Commitment.
Couples want to know from their partner: "Will you be there for me when I've had a bad day?" "Do I come first - above friends, work, hobbies, your mother, and even yourself?" "Will you act in my best interest even when it costs you something?"
Couples want to know from their partner: "Will you be there for me when I've had a bad day?" "Do I come first - above friends, work, hobbies, your mother, and even yourself?" "Will you act in my best interest even when it costs you something?"
