1149: Trust in Human Relationships by Steve Pavlina on Benefits of Having Realistic Expectations in Relationships
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
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How to Survive a Low Trust Relationship
A low trust relationship can still be a fairly predictable one, and hence can have relatively high clarity. If you knew that your partner was going to lie, cheat and perhaps act abusively, you could still feel reasonably clear about the relationship where you stood within it. Maintaining a cynical view of your relationship would actually serve your sense of clarity. In either type of relationship, you'll need to develop self preservation skills in order to feel psychologically safe.
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