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giving any more of it to that person, to tinker with our mind. Truth and trust go hand in hand. When one is lost, usually the other one follows closely behind. At this point we must make a decision: let the person go, or give them another chance. It is a very difficult choice because you feel your whole heart is at stake. You start thinking of the “what ifs” and thinking
”When we talk about trusting people, I think a lot of that comes down to truth.”
about all the past pain all over again.
In the end the only thing that can help you make your final decision is to ask yourself, “Do I really like this person?” It’s not a question of love but of like. You can love someone for a whole host of reasons, including infatuation, looks, and a false sense of security. You have to examine if you actually “like” them. You can love someone, but not really like
the
person they are at their core. Sounds messed up but it is true. You also love people based on where you were at on your own personal journey when you met them, and where they were at along theirs. The comfort level that bonded you at first, and the rate in which you both grow, are not always in sync. Which is why you can continue to like someone, but no longer love them.
Relationships built on a
foundation of truth will always last longer than those built upon lies. It’s no different than building a home. If your foundation is built cheaply and without the proper materials, the structure might stand for awhile, but eventually it’s going to come down. What you will be left with is a bunch of debris, a lot of wasted time, and having to start over again. The question is: do you start on the same ground, or do you move on and find a more stable area.
When the structure is built on solid ground, truth and trust, it is far more likely to weather any storm. Even if it’s a bit shaky in the middle. Walls can be shored up and fixed, but when the foundation isn’t right from the start - eventually it will give way.
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