Can a marriage survive without trust? Can you have trust in one area of marriage and not the other? Today, Doug shares tips for building trust in your marriage. He unpacks the benefits of trust and explores the difference between emotional, intimate, financial and parental trust.

 

Listener questions and comments:

• Adrianna - My adult daughter is in a relationship but it is not good. They fight a lot. It doesn't look healthy and she doesn't want to be with him. (36:48)
• Maribel - I am married to an addict. Trust is a big deal to me. I overcame it by asking God for grace to overcome it. He took away the anger. (40:37)
• Mary - My 20-year-old lives at home but I am going away for a few days and I don't know what to do about her boyfriend coming over when I am gone. When do I let go? (46:22)

 

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

 

Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle

 

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

 

13 ways to build trust in a relationship

1. Be honest.
2. Be reliable.
3. Practice open communication.
4. Accept your mistakes.
5. Maintain healthy privacy.
6. Don’t be jealous.
7. Don’t share your marital secrets with others.
8. Don’t send mixed messages.
9. Keep your promises.
10. Show empathy.
11. Respect your spouse’s boundaries.
12. Be supportive.
13. Get interested.