What is a relationship?

re·la·tion·ship

rəˈlāSH(ə)nˌSHip/noun

- the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Would you agree that TRUST is the foundation of all good relationships?

Did you know that you will get much further ahead in life if you TRUST people first, rather than MISTRUST people first?

Think about it for a while.

I know that when we talk with people we know nothing about, there's always a whisper of doubt at the back of our minds that question this person's credibility. Should I believe and trust this person?

But when we gain a common ground thru our life stories and interests, conversations start to blossom and TRUST builds up.

I know this for a fact because of my experiences in Marketing.

So how do we really establish TRUST which leads to good relationships?

Be the first person to give TRUST.
Be passionate. This will increase your magnetic field for attracting others.
Make other people "RIGHT". They will feel validated.
Have a positive attitude because a bad attitude is toxic to anyone.
Eliminate blame, conflict or pushing people away. By doing so, you can move relationships forward faster.
Never judge people. It's always ok to ask if you want to know something, right?
Never commiserate. People like this have no chance of survival in a proactive environment.

These may look simple but it's not. I've failed a lot in keeping relationships before. But, when I started changing my perspective about relationships, I started keeping and greatly improved my relationships to all.

Now, there's a challenge when you've already established TRUST.

Envy, jealousy, and being impressed with other people's money are attitudes that will not earn the respect or favor of those who are on the receiving end.

And, If people don't see what they hear, they will automatically mistrust and shut you off.