Persistent Mistrust

Trust is the lifeblood of any close relationship. When trust feels fragile—or seems impossible—your heart lives in constant tension. A person with persistent mistrust often feels like they must stay on high alert, always watching for signs of rejection, betrayal, or humiliation. They scan every silence, every late text, every change in tone, asking, “Am [...]

Most couples expect to deal with the occasional misunderstanding or hurt feeling, but some live in a constant fog of doubt. One partner is always second‑guessing, always bracing for betrayal, always looking for what is “really” going on underneath the surface. That is persistent mistrust, and when it blends with jealousy, the relationship can start [...]