*What do you think could happen if you lose trust in someone who you once trusted without first practicing due diligence?

First of all, when do you deem someone trustworthy?

When they respect your wishes most of the time?
When they are loyal to you?
When you ask for discretion and they honour it?
When they are generally supportive of you?
When you feel you have a bond or partnership with them?
When you feel that your secret would be safe?
When you feel that even if you had differences you could still rely on this person?
When you feel in some way relaxed and at peace after being or speaking with them?
When you feel that they will tell you what they think not what they think you want to hear when you ask for their input?
When you know that you could trust them with your most prized possession without worry?
What else?

*If you are finding it hard to trust someone whom you’ve always considered trustworthy, what do you think is causing your mistrust and what do you want to do about it?

Here are just a few questions to think about:
What specifically has this person done to make you lose your trust in them?
Has this person said something to you that you found offensive? If so, how sure are you that your understanding of what was said is how it was meant and how important is it for you to find out?
Is the mistrust escalating as a result of more time apart and less time communicating?
What thoughts are going through your mind?
Have your thoughts and beliefs been substantiated by facts stemming from direct communication with the source?
If you have a hard time believing what this person is saying to you, what would it take for you to believe them?
How are you feeling overall at this time?
What level of stress are you experiencing in any area of your life?
How satisfied are you with your family, your work, your finances, your health or anything else that may be on your mind?

Consider this:
How much does this person in your life who you once considered trustworthy, mean to you today?
If they were suddenly gone from your life tomorrow, how would you feel about not having trusted them?
How invested are you in finding out the truth of the matter that is causing your lack of trust?
What could rekindled trust potentially do for your quality of life and your relationship?
How much do you want to trust this person again?

Your answers to these questions will likely create new insight, some learning and perhaps more questions.
How easy or hard do you think it will it be for you to trust what your insight uncovers?

When all is said and done, one thing that you can trust for sure is what your heart is saying.

~Lesia S.