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Whether we knew it at the time or not, we\u2019ve all witnessed a lack of trust. In the workplace it can look like lack of participation in meetings, within families it can look like negativity and even distance, and in romantic relationships it can look like insecurity or lack of intimacy.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust is the glue that forms the basis of all healthy relationships, and it\u2019s the oil of any conversation that engines its way to productive, honest, and empathetic communication. But how do you build it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical trust is the first kind, which heavily involves your actions. It looks like showing up on time, completing your expected tasks, and performing your duties so regularly that people are confident you will do your job or hold up your end of the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional trust is the second kind, which involves respect, kindness, and honesty. In the workplace, it\u2019s what allows people to feel comfortable to share their ideas and know that their time will be respected, and in personal relationships it\u2019s the same, as it allows honest communication and respect for others\u2019 feelings. A lack of trust has been cited as one of the primary reasons for divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust is fundamental<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both employees and romantic partners tend not to stay in the picture for long if they don\u2019t feel safe and respected, and if they don\u2019t feel confident in your dependability. Trust is essential to building healthy, lasting, productive relationships, so here are some of the best ways to foster more trust with the people in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell the truth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sounds simple, but most people find it much harder in practice. If you forgot to send an email, don\u2019t lie and say you did. If you ran into an ex at a bar, tell your partner the whole truth so that it doesn\u2019t morph into a problematic omission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admitting your own shortcomings will not only keep you out of trouble in case you guess the wrong answer, but it also provides an opportunity for you to learn and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving orders or passing judgment without explanation signals a lack of trust. Being transparent with your intentions and giving reasons for your actions gives people the necessary grounds to trust you, as they can start to understand why you are the way you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admit to mistakes, and improve them<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you\u2019re never wrong, you\u2019re wrong. There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than speaking to someone who doesn\u2019t have self-awareness and humility, two things that are essential to trust. If you\u2019re making the same mistake several times, however, just admitting to it won\u2019t help. When a mistake is made, be clear and specific about how you\u2019ll approach things differently in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you say you\u2019ll do something, do it. Canceling plans at the last minute, failing to show up on time, missing deadlines, and the like are surefire ways to indicate that you are not trustworthy, and people will not rely on you to follow through, nor will they take what you say seriously. Think before committing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t take advantage of blind spots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re supposed to do something as part of your role at work, for example, but you try to shirk it off onto someone else or just get away with not doing it, even though you think people won\u2019t notice, they\u2019ll start to look at you like you can\u2019t or won\u2019t actually do your job. The same goes for relationships of all kinds. If you were supposed to do the laundry and you wait until someone else does it to throw yours in, for example, it suggests that you aren\u2019t committed to upholding your part of the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be helpful whenever you can<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trustworthy people tend to go out of their way to help people, not because of some agenda, but because they like to show that they are genuine in their best interests and are committed to whatever it is, be that a friendship or the goals of a company. Authentic kindness builds trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be the first to extend trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want people to trust you with their honesty and openness, you\u2019ll have to show that same trust. Putting yourself out there can be scary, but offering high trust is one of the best and fastest ways to start building a healthy relationship. This can also start in small ways, however, such as giving people the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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