{"id":7197,"date":"2024-04-16T05:59:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/have-you-ever-totally-trusted-someone\/"},"modified":"2024-04-16T05:59:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T09:59:46","slug":"have-you-ever-totally-trusted-someone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/have-you-ever-totally-trusted-someone\/","title":{"rendered":"Have You Ever Totally Trusted Someone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Have you ever <em>totally<\/em> trusted someone? I\u2019m not talking about how you might <em>normally<\/em> trust people; I\u2019m talking about making yourself completely vulnerable \u2014 because you\u2019re absolutely convinced they have your best interest at heart. If you can point to a handful of people who meet that criterion, you\u2019re very lucky.<\/p>\n<p>How do you identify these special folks?<\/p>\n<p>For a start, they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/what-does-it-take-to-show-a-little-kindness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kind<\/a>, decent, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/are-you-selfless-or-selfish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selfless<\/a>, in every sense of the word. What\u2019s more, you have confidence in their ability, know they have the best of intentions, and are convinced they have the utmost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/moral-character-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moral character<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, if they agree to do something, you can rest assured that it\u2019s as good as done. You can disclose highly sensitive information to them and never doubt their honor. And you can close a deal with a handshake and know their word is as good as a contract. In short, you can put your heart in someone\u2019s hands and know that it will be treated with care.<\/p>\n<p>Folks like these are one of a kind. So, when you meet someone who fits the bill, jump at the chance to befriend them. They will enrich your life more than you can imagine.<\/p>\n<h3>Totally Trusting \u2014 in Every Respect<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re having a hard time distinguishing between an <em>ordinary<\/em> relationship and the one, I\u2019m describing, consider there are different degrees of trust. For example, while you might trust a customer service employee to help you with a problem, you might not trust that individual to manage your finances or care for your children.<\/p>\n<p>The folks I\u2019m describing are consistent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/are-you-reliable-or-a-flake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reliable<\/a>, perform favors with no strings attached, and never try to win at the expense of your relationship. You\u2019ll never have to mince words, never have to play games, and you can feel totally comfortable being yourself.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, when you totally trust someone, there\u2019s no need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get everything in writing.<\/li>\n<li>Look over their shoulder.<\/li>\n<li>Question their motives.<\/li>\n<li>Second-guess their decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Doubt their sense of fairness.<\/li>\n<li>Worry they\u2019ll double-cross you.<\/li>\n<li>Question if they\u2019ll betray your confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Fear they\u2019ll take advantage of you.<\/li>\n<li>Question what they\u2019ll say or do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Just think about the time you\u2019ll save, the aggravation you\u2019ll avoid, and the positive impact it\u2019ll have on your health and well-being. You\u2019ll spend more time moving things forward than protecting your behind.<\/p>\n<p>So refreshing!!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never enjoyed a relationship like this, ask yourself why. Is it <em>you<\/em> or <em>them<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>The reasons relationships like these don\u2019t often occur is due to fear, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/8-ways-to-spot-greedy-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">greed<\/a>, and lack of trying. Some people have gotten so burned in the past that they\u2019re afraid to get back on the horse again. While that\u2019s understandable, if you\u2019re not receptive to a totally trusting relationship, it\u2019ll never happen. As Henry Ford said, \u201cIf you always do what you always did, you\u2019ll always get what you always got.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When you do nothing, nothing happens.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, just because you\u2019ve been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/have-you-ever-been-betrayed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">betrayed<\/a> in the past doesn\u2019t mean <em>everyone<\/em> is untrustworthy. There are a lot of decent and honorable people in the world. It just means you haven\u2019t found the right person yet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t throw the whole town in jail because one person committed a crime.<\/p>\n<p>Some folks may think the concept of <em>totally<\/em> trusting relationships is na\u00efve \u2014 and you\u2019re only setting yourself up for disappointment. After all, when push comes to shove, you must look out for yourself. In short, if you\u2019re skeptical that these relationships are possible, you\u2019ll never make the required commitment to make it a reality.<\/p>\n<h3>Put Your Heart into Your Relationships<\/h3>\n<p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/the-secret-to-happiness-heres-some-advice-from-the-longest-running-study-on-happiness-2017100512543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">85-year Harvard study<\/a>, the most important contributor to enduring happiness are strong social relationships. But like other desirable things in life, totally trusting relationships require commitment. You can\u2019t expect others to go all in if you\u2019re afraid or suspicious. In other words, don\u2019t dip your toe in the water; take the plunge. As the saying goes, \u201cYou don\u2019t get 100% results with only 50% commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW \u2026\u00a0<\/strong><strong><em>Soul Food: Change Your Thinking, Change Yor Life<\/em>\u00a0is now available as an audiobook. Check it out on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Soul-Food-Change-Your-Thinking\/dp\/B0CWSFTKMH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.com\/pd\/Soul-Food-Audiobook\/B0CWTDYJJY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audible<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/books.apple.com\/us\/audiobook\/soul-food-change-your-thinking-change-your-life-unabridged\/id1735787532\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iTunes<\/a>.\u00a0 \u27a4\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0to\u00a0hear a sample.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Have You Ever Totally Trusted Someone?<\/h3>\n<p><b>Please leave a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/have-you-ever-totally-trusted-someone\/#respond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comment<\/a>\u00a0and tell us what you think or\u00a0share it with someone who can benefit from the\u00a0information.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Additional Reading:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/why-do-you-trust-some-people-and-mistrust-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Do You trust Some People and Mistrust Others?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/9-powerful-reasons-why-your-moral-character-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Powerful Reasons Why Your Moral Character Matters<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/do-you-deserve-to-be-trusted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do You Deserve to Be Trusted?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/is-your-friend-really-an-acquaintance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is Your Friend Really An Acquaintance?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/take-the-shoe-on-the-other-foot-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Take the Shoe-on-the-Other-Foot Test<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/be-kind-and-considerate-its-more-than-just-a-catchy-phrase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Kind and Considerate \u2026 It\u2019s More Than Just a Catchy Phrase<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franksonnenbergonline.com\/blog\/living-the-golden-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Living the Golden Rule<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow me:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FrankSonnenbergOnline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/franksonnenberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FSonnenberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a>\u00a0(Formerly Twitter)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/franksonnenberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest\u00a0<\/a>and<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/franksonnenbergonline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you like this article, subscribe to our blog so that you don\u2019t miss a single post. 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