I wanted to know how do u all react when a spouse or significant other is dishonest, inconsiderate or having an affair. I wondered if it is possible to rebuild trust in someone who disappoints us greatly.
I know people are human, frail, and sinful. Therefore, we need a realistic type of trust when we choose to trust someone. We can have a limited trust in people as we grow to know them and they see we really care about them but the fact is that people will let us down. That is reality. Obviously, when someone has broken their vows and been unfaithful, has lied or been dishonest in the relationship, they need to change.
I know we will never be perfect and therefore, will probably disappoint our loved ones as well. We can promise to never say something hurtful or never tell a lie or never exaggerate or always keep our promises or whatever but since we are human, we will also make mistakes and disappoint that person.
IMO, the components of love, forgiveness and commitment are as necessary to trust in a relationship as is honesty. Forgiveness gives you the chance to start over and trust another fallible human being again. Love helps to nourish trust. Commitment and honesty provide accountability to one another.
So, do u think it is possible to rebuild trust in someone who disappoints us greatly???
3 comments:
Personally I dont think that a person who cheats on you can ever be trusted again - I have had my fair share of life experience and know this to be true.
You cannot change someone, its idealistic to think you can. It all comes down to morales.
If someone has such low respect for you that they can cheat on you - sweep them away.
You deserve more than that. No one should put up with crap.
As the saying goes 'A leopard never changes it spots'
Hey Andy! What a pleasant surprise!
Yeah, i know that people make mistakes. But, "cheating" can mean that the relationship is not strong enough to be exclusive and that serious at this time. Or it can mean that someone goofed and won't do that again.
Someone who truly loves me would never cheat on me. Everyone deserves to be with someone who would never cheat on them. If someone cheats, then they were either not dedicated enough, not strong enough to say no, or not level-headed enough to realize how lucky they were to have me.
Yeah andy, i m so over people cheating on me hey.. And as for ur last sentence, i cant agree more pal!
So if you agree with me why do you say that the relationship is not strong enough to be exclusive at this time. Thats an excuse for someone to cheat or an excuse for it happening.
I was cheated on and I got rid of them, but if you stay in the relationship its your own choice. I know you have stayed. Personally I could not. Cheating is cheating and trust cannot be rebuilt
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