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The Power of Trust and Care in Relationships

My personal reflection on Values!

Gazal Gupta
3 min readNov 14, 2023

In the unpredictable journey of human connections, two steadfast companions, trust and care, emerge as the guiding lights that illuminate the path to meaningful relationships. Sharing a personal reflection on the importance of these values, I’ve come to realize that they are not mere concepts but essential elements that breathe life into our connections.

Trust, the unspoken creator of closeness, has played a pivotal role in my personal journey. I once found myself entangled in a relationship where small mistruths accumulated, eroding the strong foundation we had established. The factors at play were minor lies related to availability and presence. Eventually, the absence of trust casted a shadow, leaving us stranded in a maze of doubt, insecurity and uncertainty.

I realized that we tend to focus on major issues, often overlooking the significance of smaller details. The repercussions of these small lies manifested later in the form of disrespect, wounding my values. It became clear that trust wasn’t just a luxury; it was the lifeblood of our connection.

I’ve heard different stories about how distrust in relationships can lead to their complete breakdown. Even when facing the truth together later on, many people find it challenging to…

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Gazal Gupta
Gazal Gupta

Written by Gazal Gupta

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