I Love Him, but can I Trust Him?

Many of us have been hurt in the past. But should your past dictate future romantic relationships?

There are many things to consider when you're not sure if you can trust your current boyfriend or girlfriend. Following are some questions you can ask yourself to help you see things more clearly.

How well do you communicate with each other? Usually, a breakdown in communication is the root of the problem, so my first suggestion is always to try and talk it out. If you have a problem or issue, let your partner know. If you don't address problems, they can't get resolved. So, how can you expect things to change?

Is your partner available? By this I mean emotionally available. Does he make promises he doesn't keep? Does he act distant with you? Does he try and avoid real intimacy and a deeper relationship? Observe his behavior instead of his words. Actions are the real indicator of intentions.

Do you respect each other? Maybe you have great chemistry, but does that mean the relationship is a keeper? Not necessarily. If she doesn't treat you or your concerns with respect and is unwilling to discuss them, there is a problem. Trust is based on mutual respect.

Are you afraid of getting hurt again? Sometimes we don't realize where we are blocked in our own relationships. If someone violated your trust in the past, is this preventing you from moving forward with other relationships? If so, it's time to ask yourself if you are willing to take risks. Love is all about taking chances and placing trust in another person. If you aren't willing to do this, you can't build trust within a relationship.