This question is one that I get asked over and over.  How can I trust again.

I know it’s really hard to trust again if you’ve been hurt, or had your heart broken, or have been lied to.  There is a really good reason for that!  We are wired for self preservation!

We naturally want to protect ourselves from pain and painful situations.  This is why we often avoid conversations that are uncomfortable.

If you have been hurt and you are finding it hard to trust again, be gentle with yourself.  And realize that before you begin to open up and trust another person you first have to trust yourself. Read more