Trust is a very good trait in a relationship.

If there is a strong foundation of trust in the relationship, it really helps to keep that relationship growing and make it stronger.

Oftentimes, there are couples who don’t trust one another.

There may be something that they are worried about.

They may be worried that they are with a partner who will cheat or lie or even steal from them.

However, they choose to be with this partner amid all the doubts because they love them or are hoping to have a future with them.

This is a massive problem.

When a relationship starts with this kind of premise, it will be very difficult to maintain it and keep it healthy.

There will always be doubt and hesitation.

It will be difficult to allow each other the trust and assurance that is needed in order to keep a relationship viable.

This is what ultimately leads to failure in the relationship.

You can’t start a relationship on such unsure and untrustworthy footing.

It already sets you up for failure.

The moment any major argument occurs, you would be a lot more prone to making the other feel like they are the bad guy.

When there is a lack of trust from the very beginning, you set the tone for how the relationship is going to go and how you are going to handle major issues.

There will be no collaboration.

You would essentially act on your own volition on what should be done instead of getting your partner’s opinion.

This is not a relationship.

A relationship is a partnership.

You would both need to address problems and solve them as a unit.

If there is a lack of trust from the very beginning, you will not be able to address problems in this way and will ultimately falter whenever things get very tense.

Another good trait of a relationship is open and consistent communication.

People often forget the importance of open and consistent communication in a relationship.

They forget that they shouldn’t keep something to themselves if they feel that it is an issue that needs to be addressed.

They shouldn’t avoid particular topics just because they think that it may upset the other partner or be unwelcoming.

This is not how a relationship should work.

You should ensure that you communicate on a consistent basis.

The conversations don’t always have to be safe.

Refrain from only sticking to safe conversations.

Be willing to express how you feel on a particular issue and make your voice be heard.

Never allow yourself to keep an issue that may be bothering you hidden simply because you don’t want to cause any friction.

This is a massive mistake that so many couples make.

When you are open about a particular issue and address it head on, you are keeping your relationship honest and open.

You would also be showing your partner that they should do the same.

This is what helps to keep your relationship honest.

An honest relationship with open and consistent communication is a relationship that lasts.