From RamseySolutions.com….
It can happen in an instant. Everything seems to be going great in your relationship or friendship, and one day, you stumble upon that text message they were hiding from you. Or your boss accidentally copies you on an email that wasn’t meant for you. It feels like your world is set on fire.
It can also happen gradually. They show up late to your event. They forget to run that important errand you asked them to do. Money disappears from your account or a stranger knocks on your door. The person you thought you knew is nothing but a shadow. Your world ends up in ashes.
No matter how it happens, broken trust is painful and disorienting. Every relationship—whether it’s with friends, family or a romantic partner—is built on trust, and when that foundation is shaken, you are shaken. Whether you’re in the wake of a massive betrayal or struggling with a string of small broken promises, if the relationship is going to survive, you have to choose to trust again.
Make no mistake: You can do this. I’ve seen it done many times. Relationships can come back stronger than ever. But this isn’t some warm and fuzzy emotional nonsense. If you wait until you feel like it, you’ll never get around to it.
However, if you’re willing to put in the work to revive your relationship, let’s begin.
