The way we tie ourselves to one another, and the way that bond can fray.
Relationships are hard work. They're full of pain, betrayal, and heartbreak. Sometimes you'll be holding on for dear life and wondering if it's worth it. And then there are times when you're just exhausted by the whole thing—you know? It can leave you feeling like you don't know who you are anymore.
If you're in a relationship with someone who is hurting you (physically or emotionally), you may feel like you have no choice but to hold on. You might feel like you're afraid of what will happen if you leave and how it will affect your life, your child's life, or your family's life. But the truth is that most people can't see themselves doing anything else once they've been hurt by someone else in a relationship. They feel trapped by the idea of having to start over again from scratch—they don't want to go through the pain of losing another person again and starting over yet again. And so they stay where they are, even though it hurts them badly.
It's not even really about the other person—it's about what they bring out in you and how they make you feel about yourself. What they do isn't right, but you deserve better than them—you deserve someone who will treat you well and make you feel secure in your life together.
Trust is what makes a relationship work—without it, nothing else will survive. Trust is what keeps you going when things get hard and painful. And trust is what ensures that your partner will have your back, no matter what.
