A relationship is unlikely to survive, much less thrive, without trust. Trust is widely considered a foundational element for healthy and enduring connections, and its absence fundamentally compromises the relationship’s stability and potential for growth. While a relationship might technically “continue” in a state of distrust for a time, it often becomes a source of stress and unhappiness rather than support and joy. The relationship would be lacking the essential ingredients that make it healthy and fulfilling.
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