5 Ways to Build More Trust in Your Marriage

A marriage in which partners unconditionally trust each other is not some remote ideal. It is a relationship that you can build. Here are five things you can do that will help you get there.

1. Be loyal

Loyalty is one of the key values of a successful relationship and something you should try to show as often. Every time you display your loyalty towards your partner, he or she will find it easier to trust you more. Loyalty shows your partner that you treasure him or her. It expresses just how much your partner means to you. Showing loyalty is a great way to build more trust in your relationship.

2. Always keep your promises

Keeping your promises is vital to building trust in a relationship. If you promise that you will do something for your partner, make sure you actually do it. This is especially true with small promises because no matter how small it is, your partner will most likely notice and make conclusions. A broken promise can take a very long time to heal, so do your best to keep all your promises.

3. Be a reliable partner

We all need to feel like we can rely on someone when we are in need. It is vital that your partner knows he or she can rely on your help and support. A good partner is one who is there for the good times and for the bad.  Make your partner feel secure, and make them see that they can completely rely on you.

4. Be willing to work hard

Only in movies and romance novels marriages work effortlessly and easily. In real life quality relationships are not easy to build. They take time and hard work. Be willing to do the work and communicate that to your spouse. If you are both moving in the right direction and are participating in doing the hard work that is needed, then the partnership will grow and blossom into something special.

5. Allow your partner to be who they are

A lot of people marry thinking that they will be able to change their spouse in some drastic way. Then, they are surprised that even in marriage they have to deal with the person they married and not some new changed version of the person. While you can influence and change the behavior of a person, thinking that you will be able to change someone on a fundamental level is a big mistake. Allow your spouse to develop and be themselves when they are around you. Respect the person they are. This will help you communicate better and more effectively. You will get to know each other on an intimate level and this will allow you to trust each other. If instead, all you have are demands and expectations, it will be very hard for your partner to trust you and rely on you.