Do you Associate yourself with Someone or People in General you don't Trust?

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imtiaz45 · Accepted Answer

Trust is a fundamental aspect of meaningful relationships, so I generally avoid associating closely with people I don't trust. While it's sometimes necessary to interact with untrustworthy individuals in professional or social settings, I maintain a cautious and professional approach. Building trust takes time and consistency, and without it, meaningful and deep connections are difficult to sustain. Instead, I focus on fostering relationships with those who have proven to be reliable, honest, and supportive, creating a positive and secure environment for personal and professional growth.

slatyb · Accepted Answer

I don't. The only person I don't trust is my ex-wife and I rarely see her. The last time was at our child's wedding. I'm hoping to never see her again.

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

Trust to people close to you is necessary but there is a healthy amount of distrust. That's why when you consider several options to deal with certain situation, you should be always prepared for options where trust isn't necessary.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

no... trust is one of the most important things for me...

osmanthus · Answer

I'd say 'it depends' on the level of "perceived versus actual risk" to my person. I am well aware that a false sense of security can become the death of me by association alone. Apps like facebook give off an unrealistic view of how close people actually are to each other, personally, as well as how well they're living and so on (which is why I rarely use it).

Trust is oftentimes a by-product of "getting used" to someone behaving a certain way or holding an attitude about people, places, ideas, etc. we can relate to; without an ability to relate to each other, most people immediately and subconsciously decide not to trust whomsoever is too different to them.

"Othering" is common and a survivalist mechanism even high-school students display in the more primitive form never goes away. Stranger danger is also very real. However, despite all these possibilities, we as a species have need to trust others and require certain standards to which to measure whether or not we ought not to trust or ought not to, seeing whether trust be extended or offered to someone. And not everybody's standards are exactly the same as it is informed by upbringing; culture, education, social media, etc. It is wholly possible to give trust to either the wrong person or the incorrect person based on internal biases we have about whomsoever is to be trusted, so, I am of mind to conclude that "everyday, people are taking a certain measure of risk by trusting someone". We cannot live a reality void of this element called risk.

And there is a fine line between the wrong person and incorrect person to trust; wrong persons are those who seek actively and consciously to harm us in some way, and incorrect persons are often not consciously aware enough though without intention to harm whereby circumstances may prompt them to act out of character. It is easy to blame others for being the wrong person to trust though being the incorrect person is much harder to contend with and may require having to work through forgiveness and whether continual trust is required. We are all imperfect by design and communication is always important to avoid misunderstandings, misinterpretations, etc. without it we as a species would act first and think later more often than chimps in the wild would do.

thegreenyogi · Answer

Not unless I have out of circumstance for a higher purpose or common cause. If it's out of choice I stopped dealing with people I don't trust in my everyday personal space because I figured I am better off without those kind of people in my life. Xx

leahzrc · Answer

If I don't trust them I like to stay away. If they show that they like me I let them like me but I don't have to like them

menina · Answer

No. I learned a long time ago that if I don't trust someone, then it's because I shouldn't trust them at all.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

Only through work, in my personal life I tend to surround myself with people I know and trust.

sheenagwapa · Answer

my supposed soulmate is someone i do not trust because heis a cruel person. i am fine to never ever be with him

AviatorTom · Answer

Occasionally, typically as a work task, I am forced to work with people I don't trust. Trust is earned.

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

I did long enough for work. Won't do it now.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Not on a personal level, but I do have colleagues and coworkers that I wouldn't particularly trust.

MemeSupreme · Answer

someone can be fun but i won't trust them for anything personal lol

LordMadara · Answer

it hurts more when you dont trust yo own parent (s) 😒

dustybiker2 · Answer

You learn to exercise life's own block feature. It's too short to waste.

loveslongnails · Answer

I don't associate with ANYBODY I can't trust in my personal life, but sometimes business forces me to stretch that.

exitseven · Answer

I try not to but when I was in sales I dealt with some pretty untrustworthy people.

Wiredone · Answer

Once I lose trust in someone I distance myself from them. I can't be around someone that I don't trust

douride2 · Answer

In general I try to avoid those types of people

MacDaddyRico · Answer

Why would anyone want to do that, unless they're forced to (e. g. work)? Why invite that drama into your life?

AlexEfron · Answer

Never. Once the trust is gone, it can never be regained.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Not intentionally!

WhitneySnow · Answer

No. Definitely not. I avoid them.

Cutegirl06 · Answer

No, I avoid people I don't trust.

massb · Answer

No ofc not , why would you do that?

llorando · Answer

Can't say that I do.

Staximus · Answer

For the most part no, only when I have to

handsomelad70 · Answer

I haven't had to, at least recently.

Likes2drive · Answer

Probably without realizing it

SoJust · Answer

I am not comparing myself to any person

Kimberly1979 · Answer

Not really. Cause it can come back at you.

msc545 · Answer

A few, yes. Busines stuff.

MikeyPH · Answer

All out... it's the human population in general

Sabretooth · Answer

For personal gain.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Nope I don't fuck with people I don't trust

CubaPirate · Answer

The hell nooooo

Cheerguy · Answer

No why would I?

DishLady · Answer

Nope.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Hail naw!

Jamie05rhs · Answer

. No.

jahaims · Answer

Nah, why would i

shortster · Answer

Generally not

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