For any relation, trust is the bedrock. And a relationship between husband and wife is a very special one that's different from all other relations one has. It requires transparency of thought and action. It's more of a promise you give to one another about living up to each others expectations. And trust plays a crucial role in strengthening this marital bond. Relationships often turn sour when they start losing trust and head towards downfall.
When we welcome a person in our life with whom we will be sharing all our joys and sorrows, we do it with great sense of faith thinking that our significant other will guard it without fail. Trust is a mutual feeling that the two of you will have to share. You have to earn it and at the same time learn the art of putting your faith in your partner. There are times when our trust faces the test of time and is even broken on a number of occasions. But if you want your marriage to be a long lasting one, you will have to ensure that trust never leaves it. Saying “I trust you” has more effect than saying “I Love You”.
Here check out the 10 ways by which you can deepen the trust and make your relation stronger than ever:
1. Keep things confined to you: If you want your partner to put his or her trust in you then you will have to earn it by proving worthy enough of keeping things confined to the four walls of your house. No one will appreciate if you share your personal matters with others not even with family or friends. If your partner is sharing anything personal, keep it confined to yourself.
2. Communicate well: To have a healthy and stable relationship, it is very important that you communicate well with your partner. There should be healthy discussions and you must be comfortable talking about any subject under the sun. It will be more effective if you do it face-to-face rather than emails or messages,
3. Be considerate: Love is a feeling that multiplies when given. Try and do more things for your beloved, take interest in his or her likes and dislikes. This will not only make your partner feel valued but it will even let them count on you. This way they will be more confident about sharing the most vulnerable aspects of their life.
4. Keep your promises: A person who can stick to his words and keep his promises can easily be trusted. Though life's adverse situations never let us abide by the promises we make but you should always see that you never act ignorant over failing to do something you had promised to do. Even if you don't do it, your acknowledgment of the same will make your partner realize that you are thoughtful.
5. Saying sorry is good: There is no harm in saying sorry or admitting your mistakes. No one is immune to mistakes and you certainly are no exception. But the importance lies in accepting your little faults and apologizing for the same. This leaves no room for ego or pride in a relation.
6. Don't be judgmental: Judging others is the worst thing we human beings do. When we do so, it leaves us with no time in seeing the goodness in the person let alone appreciating the same. Don't be judgmental towards your partner. Before passing on any remark, try and think from his or her perspective and things would be much easier to handle.
7. Accept the flaws: No one is perfect in this world. Every person has his good and bad side. If you will only look for goodness in a person, you will never be able to accept him or her fully. When you have a partner to share your life with, ensure that you accept their flaws too. This will boost their confidence and they will be comfortable in confiding in you.
8. Be forgiving: Forgiveness and trust are two different subject and should never be confused with. You can easily forgive a thief who steals any of your belonging; but you certainly can't trust him. But when it is about your partner, you will have to display both.
9. Believe in one another: To ensure that your relation stays strong, it is very important that you believe in one another. Respect the potentials your partner has and always make an effort to encourage him or her towards doing the best. This will help you both in growing as matured individuals and strengthen the bond of trust.
10. Value opinions: Valuing each others thoughts and opinions increases trust factor in a relation. When you give ears to your partner's suggestion, he or she not only feel valued but also start looking up to you for your advice on important matters of career and life.