Marriage and Trust: 4 Building Blocks of Trust and Intimacy

Few delights can equal the mere presence of one whom we trust utterly. ~George MacDonald

Trust is the foundation of a healthy, fulfilling marriage/relationship.

Why is trust (and learning how to build trust) so important?

Relationship Trust allows you to:

~Open your heart to your spouse/partner;
~Share the deepest parts of yourself;
~Give and receive love;
~Rely on your partner in times of need;
~Find your emotional center;
~Feel safe and secure in your relationship.

Oftentimes, problems with intimacy are the result of underlying trust issues that may not be readily apparent. Trust and intimacy go hand-in-hand.

As you can see, trust is an essential ingredient of emotional intimacy, physical intimacy and love. But how did you grow to trust your spouse/partner? Are you still building trust for one another? And do you fully trust him/her?

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