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“Do you trust a lot of people?” It sounds like such a simple question, but when you stop and think about it, the answer can reveal a lot about who we are, what we’ve been through, and how we see the world.
Some People Trust Easily
There are people who walk through life with open hearts. They trust almost everyone they meet, give the benefit of the doubt, and believe most people are good at their core. That kind of openness is beautiful it keeps life light, warm, and full of possibility. But of course, it doesn’t always end well. Trusting too freely sometimes leaves scars
Hello my friend.
How’s it going? How is your Sunday treating you?
“Do you trust a lot of people?” It sounds like such a simple question, but when you stop and think about it, the answer can reveal a lot about who we are, what we’ve been through, and how we see the world.
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Some People Trust Easily
There are people who walk through life with open hearts. They trust almost everyone they meet, give the benefit of the doubt, and believe most people are good at their core. That kind of openness is beautiful it keeps life light, warm, and full of possibility. But of course, it doesn’t always end well. Trusting too freely sometimes leaves scars
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Others Learn to Guard Their Hearts
Then, there are people on the opposite side. Maybe they’ve been betrayed, lied to, or taken advantage of. They carry those wounds and as a result, trust doesn’t come easy. Instead of opening the door wide, they keep it locked and only let a few chosen ones in. It’s not that they don’t want to connect they’ve just learned to be careful.
Finding the Middle Ground
For me, I think I fall somewhere in the middle. I’ve met people who have proved to be trustworthy the kind of friends you can call at 2 a.m. when life is too heavy, the ones who sit with you in silence and still make you feel safe. Those people are priceless.
But I’ve also met others who smiled at me in public and gossiped about me behind my back, who were there during the fun times but disappeared when life got tough. Over time, I realized that trust is not something you give away freely it’s something that has to be built, brick by brick.
Everyday Trust We Often Forget
The truth is, trust is everywhere in our lives, even in small things we don’t notice:
• We trust the driver in the next lane not to crash into us. • We trust the barista to make our coffee without slipping something strange into it (ha!). • We trust coworkers to do their part of a project. • We trust friends to keep our secrets, and partners to keep their promises.
Life simply wouldn’t work without some level of trust.
Kind vs. Gullible
Here’s the lesson I’ve learned: there’s a big difference between being kind and being gullible. Kindness is strength it allows you to give, help, and connect. Gullibility, on the other hand, can leave you hurt, used, or manipulated. So yes, always be kind. But also protect your peace and your energy.
Don’t rush. Pay more attention to people’s actions than their words. Words are easy anyone can say the right thing. Actions, over time, reveal the truth.
Quality Over Quantity
I’ve come to understand this: it’s not about how many people you trust, it’s about who you trust. You don’t need a hundred friends. You just need a handful of genuine ones people who are loyal, consistent, and who show up when it really matters.
Those are the people worth trusting.
My Answer
So, do I trust a lot of people? No, not really.
But the ones I do trust I trust them deeply. And honestly, that feels enough. I’d rather have a few strong roots than a wide field of shallow ones. What about you? Would you trust many people if you could start over, or do you prefer keeping your circle small and safe?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I’d really love to hear from you.
So, how about you? Do you trust many people, or just a few? Share your thoughts in the comments I’d love to hear your story.”
Others Learn to Guard Their Hearts
Then, there are people on the opposite side. Maybe they’ve been betrayed, lied to, or taken advantage of. They carry those wounds and as a result, trust doesn’t come easy. Instead of opening the door wide, they keep it locked and only let a few chosen ones in. It’s not that they don’t want to connect they’ve just learned to be careful.
Finding the Middle Ground
For me, I think I fall somewhere in the middle. I’ve met people who have proved to be trustworthy the kind of friends you can call at 2 a.m. when life is too heavy, the ones who sit with you in silence and still make you feel safe. Those people are priceless.
But I’ve also met others who smiled at me in public and gossiped about me behind my back, who were there during the fun times but disappeared when life got tough. Over time, I realized that trust is not something you give away freely it’s something that has to be built, brick by brick.
Everyday Trust We Often Forget
The truth is, trust is everywhere in our lives, even in small things we don’t notice:
• We trust the driver in the next lane not to crash into us. • We trust the barista to make our coffee without slipping something strange into it (ha!). • We trust coworkers to do their part of a project. • We trust friends to keep our secrets, and partners to keep their promises.
Life simply wouldn’t work without some level of trust.
Kind vs. Gullible
Here’s the lesson I’ve learned: there’s a big difference between being kind and being gullible. Kindness is strength it allows you to give, help, and connect. Gullibility, on the other hand, can leave you hurt, used, or manipulated. So yes, always be kind. But also protect your peace and your energy.
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Don’t rush. Pay more attention to people’s actions than their words. Words are easy anyone can say the right thing. Actions, over time, reveal the truth.
Quality Over Quantity
I’ve come to understand this: it’s not about how many people you trust, it’s about who you trust. You don’t need a hundred friends. You just need a handful of genuine ones people who are loyal, consistent, and who show up when it really matters.
Those are the people worth trusting.
My Answer
So, do I trust a lot of people? No, not really.
But the ones I do trust I trust them deeply. And honestly, that feels enough. I’d rather have a few strong roots than a wide field of shallow ones. What about you? Would you trust many people if you could start over, or do you prefer keeping your circle small and safe?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I’d really love to hear from you.
So, how about you? Do you trust many people, or just a few? Share your thoughts in the comments I’d love to hear your story.”
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That's funny how trust works isn't it? We do have to trust others not to put something in our food, not to run us over, not to do something bad. Sometimes the trust is good and sometimes we trust the wrong people. I don't openly trust a lot of people either.
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