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Any tips for trusting people without getting hurt (aside from going to therapy)?
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Anonymous 16w

As you get to know someone, set low-stakes boundaries where you can see whether they cross them *before* you start trusting them with bigger things

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Anonymous 16w

Also, If you happen to be a people pleaser, and/or find yourself sacrificing for others yet they don’t seem to reciprocate or appreciate you to the level you’re hoping, addressing those things in yourself can help reduce the situations where you feel like your trust is broken. Yapper #1 out ✌️

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Anonymous 16w

I found that the people who are most trustworthy are those that you can be straight up with about your needs (and even just wants), and they file those away in their mind and take those into consideration when you spend time together. Of course, this does take being clear and straightforward with people about what you like/need, so it may take some introspection first

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