Not Your Average Counsellor

šŸ” How Do You Deal with a Partner Who Has Trust Issues?


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šŸ’­ When your partner doubts your loyalty—no matter how solid you’ve been—it can leave you walking on eggshells. In this episode, we’re unpacking how to love someone who struggles with trust, without losing yourself in the process.

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Inside This Episode:

🧠 What trust issues really look like—jealousy, anxiety, overthinking, and needing constant reassurance.

šŸ“¦ Where it all stems from. Past betrayal, childhood wounds, or insecurity—trust issues usually start long before you.

šŸ’” The impact on your relationship. From emotional distance to full-blown control—how mistrust shows up day to day.

šŸŽÆ Reassurance vs. enabling. When being supportive crosses into feeding their fears—and how to avoid that trap.

šŸ—£ļø How to talk about it. Real, honest conversations that help build safety without defensiveness or shame.

āš–ļø Boundaries matter. Their fears shouldn’t cost you your freedom, independence, or peace of mind.

🪜 Building trust—even if you didn’t break it. Small, consistent actions can make a big difference—if they’re ready to receive it.

🚩 When it becomes toxic. If ā€œtrust issuesā€ are masking control, manipulation or emotional burnout, it’s time to pay attention.

šŸ§‘ā€āš•ļø The role of therapy. When support isn’t enough, how professional help can make space for real healing.

🚪 Knowing when to walk away. Because no relationship should make you feel like you’re constantly being tested.

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šŸ’¬ Let’s Keep This Conversation Going!

Have you been the ā€œreassurerā€ in your relationship—or the one struggling to trust? I’d love to hear your perspective. Message me, email me, or share your experience on socials.

And if this episode resonated, send it to someone who needs to hear it. Until next time—remember: trust should grow love, not suffocate it. šŸ’›

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