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britzne

Question of the Day

Apr 30, 2006 13:32

Have been sitting here for a bit, drinking my coffee, and pondering an issue which I would like some outside perpectives on, if you will ( Read more... )

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ladylastminute May 1 2006, 02:13:36 UTC

I think trust is something you give, until someone gives a reason not to trust them any more. Or you have a reason that you shouldn't trust them to begin with. I've been burned a few times, trust-wise, but more often than not I still trust people, until given a reason not to. But probably not as much as I did.

arandomparadox May 1 2006, 03:32:50 UTC

I think it depends on the context of the relationship, and what level of trust you are talking about. At work, you can trust someone to do a good job, regardless of whether or not you actually get along with them. You can make a new friend and trust that they will be a good one unless they prove themselves otherwise ( ... )

jahada May 1 2006, 14:29:29 UTC

I ditto Jenna.

esagashi May 4 2006, 19:28:36 UTC

I agree

anonymous November 30 2006, 07:08:21 UTC

The trust one gives to others is perhaps a projection of one's own personality, that is to say, people who are themselves more or less trustworthy types are inclined to believe the same of others until proven differently. And isn't it always such a shocking disappointment when that happens? But there are worse things that can happen, such as when one discovers that oneself is not always entirely trustworthy either.

Excuse me, but I just happened here through one of your correspondents' lj and felt inclined to answer, as I've been in the very same situation myself lately and have often pondered this very question.

UR