The trust account

The trust account

We often forget that every relationship has a trust account. 

Tensions arise and arguments break out due to the balance of trust being overdrawn.

That's usually when one person feels like they've been investing more into the relationship than the other.

At this point, deposits are required to prevent the relationship from defaulting into toxicity.

Words of affirmation, active listening, quality time, acts of service, taking responsibility—these are all deposits.

Making frequent deposits should not be seen as a temporary fix, but as an ongoing strategy for building and maintaining trust.

And if ever there is drama, treat it as an opportunity to top off the account.

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