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Trust vs. Control: How to Rebuild Trust Without Falling Into the Trap of Control

Attitude, Dishonesty, Marriage, Positive Thinking, Relationships, Trust

Picture of a stick figure trusting another to catch them while another stick figure controls another like a puppet.

Have you ever had your trust broken or has there been a breach of trust between you and a loved one?

What a silly question, right? We all have had our trust broken. When this foundation on which we build all relationships is rocked, it can feel almost impossible to rebuild. You and I don’t realize sometimes how important trust is in our everyday lives until we are smacked in the face with deception, hurt, or uncertainty. Sitting in a chair is a choice of trust. Driving in your car is a risky decision, yet we do it every day at 50 to 70 miles per hour or more. When it comes to relationships, many times we ignore or aren’t aware of how much trust plays a role in how we relate to others and how they relate to us.

by Brandon Coussens, LMFT

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