To Trust or Not to To Trust

Griffen asked to question whether it is better to be too trusting or not trusting enough. The answer to that question is neither. Too much trust in others puts an individual at the mercy of other people. This leaves the individual extremely vulnerable and leads to self-doubt. Individuals in this situation often feel betrayed and hurt when their trust is broken. Too little trust is a whole other issue. Without trust, individuals are constantly suspicious of others, and they withdraw from the rest of the world. They are often victims of betrayal. They tend to adapt the whole "the only person I can trust is myself" attitude and turn bitter as a result. The best way to avoid both extremes is to establish a balance between the two. Creating emotional boundaries between oneself and others allows for a substantial amount of trust to be formed without sacrificing a sense of self. Being sure of oneself is the best way to prevent someone from going to either trust extreme.