8 Surprisingly Innocent Habits That Are Secretly Eroding Your Relationship’s Trust
3) Not respecting personal boundaries
Personal boundaries are the invisible lines that define us as individuals, separate from our partners. But sometimes, we either knowingly or unknowingly cross these lines.
In my experience as a relationship expert and from the numerous case studies I shared in my book, Breaking The Attachment: How To Overcome Codependency in Your Relationship, crossing these boundaries can slowly eat away at the trust in your relationship.
Every time you push past your partner’s boundaries, you’re sending a message that their feelings and needs don’t matter. This can make them feel unsafe and insecure, leading to a breakdown of trust.