Have you been hurt in the past? Do you want to know how to trust again? The truth is everything starts from within. If you don't love yourself, how can you love others? If you don't accept yourself, how can you accept others? If you don't forgive yourself, how can you forgive others? If you don't trust yourself, how can you trust others? It takes time to build trust in a relationship. It takes even more time when trust has been broken. It is not impossible to rebuild trust. If you and your wife have trust issues, here are some steps to help you rebuild trust in your wife again.

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Trust life.

  1. Trust that everything happens for a reason.[2] Life is about loving, living, learning, growing, and becoming who you are here to be—the best you can be. No matter how many challenges you are facing, trust yourself that you can overcome them.[3] Lessons come to you because you need them. Trust in your own abilities to face challenges and solve problems that come. You have that power to create the world you want. When you don't trust life, you live in fears, doubts, and worries. As a result, you limit yourself to receive blessings that come your way. When you trust life, you know that you can survive in any difficult situation. Suffering does not last. Some relationships don't last either. Material things don't last. Your job you have today might not last. What would last forever? It is trust in life and trust in yourself that whatever comes your way, you are able to face it with love, strength, and courage.[4]
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Be present.

  1. If you have past hurts because someone or your wife broke the trust, it is important to practice being in the moment. Where are you now? Where do you want to go? Do you want to be with your wife? Do you want to rebuild trust? If your answer is "yes", it is important to let go of the past and be present with your feelings. Everyday is your new day and new beginning. Be here now with the your lovely wife whom you once fell in love. Start your new day with falling with her once again. Life is to live in the NOW. Breathe...Feel your heart beat. Treasure this precious moment NOW.[11]
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Forgive your wife.

  1. Forgiveness is true love. It is a healing. If your wife broke your trust in the past, it is very important for you to forgive her. Why? If you still hold on to your past hurt, guess who is hurting? It is you. If you are angry at your wife and holding on to that anger, who is hurting? It is you. If you make a mistake, forgive yourself. If your wife betrayed, lied, and cheated on you, forgive yourself for holding on to negative feelings toward her. In order for you to move forward, it is important to forgive her and forgive yourself. If there is another man involved, it is important to forgive that man too. Forgiveness will set you free from all negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions. As a result, you become a brave man with a big heart. That is a great man! You will be liberated by all the negativity, and be ready to take the next step. That is to trust again.
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Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How do I get over trust issues with my wife?
    Steven Hesky, PhD
    Steven Hesky, PhD
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Steven Hesky is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 37 years of experience. He specializes in long-term psychotherapy with adults and adolescents. His training includes Freudian, Jungian, and Existential approaches to psychotherapy, hypnosis, family therapy, marriage counseling, and biofeedback. Dr. Hesky holds a BA in Philosophy from Lake Forest College and an MA and PhD in Existential Clinical Psychology from Duquesne University.
    Steven Hesky, PhD
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Try to be patient—trust takes time to develop again. Mutual counseling may help in the meantime, so you can both understand what the real issues in your relationship are.
  • Question
    How do you fix a broken marriage after cheating?
    Steven Hesky, PhD
    Steven Hesky, PhD
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Dr. Steven Hesky is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 37 years of experience. He specializes in long-term psychotherapy with adults and adolescents. His training includes Freudian, Jungian, and Existential approaches to psychotherapy, hypnosis, family therapy, marriage counseling, and biofeedback. Dr. Hesky holds a BA in Philosophy from Lake Forest College and an MA and PhD in Existential Clinical Psychology from Duquesne University.
    Steven Hesky, PhD
    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Support and patience are key. The cheating individual should really stick by their partner as they go through whatever it is they have to go through in order to process and accommodate to everything.
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