Trust Issues

What is Trust? According to Webster, trust is an assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. With that said, is it possible to hold a strong relationship with someone when you are not sure on their character or word?

Any relationship, whether it be amicable, business, love or etc. should be based off trust. Its a foundation for which gives any relationship to grow, to prosper, and to develop into something real. How can you have something real if you do not even believe that the someone you are trying to build it with is real? Or, are they real but you can not come to the belief that they are real?

Trust issues really cause a weakness in a relationship. It can really tear apart what two people have potential to have. Many trust issues come from past relationships. Past betrayals in friendships, romantic relationships, or business relationships can truly hinder how a person sees everyone. They say that the worst part about betrayal is that it never comes from an enemy. When such situations happen, people like to shut everyone out for fear of being hurt, or repetition of a past situation.  

My take on trust issues, while everyone has their reservations about opening up and trusting people, one should always start off on a clean slate. Give someone a chance instead of always dismissing people. You could be missing out on your blessing!