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How do you rebuild trust in others after being deeply betrayed?

After being badly betrayed by someone I trusted completely I have become unable to trust anyone. I assume people have hidden agendas and I keep everyone at arm's length. I know this is affecting my relationships and my life but I do not know how to open up again.
relationships trust healing betrayal
L luna_writes 23 February 2026
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Trust after betrayal is rebuilt incrementally. Start with small low-stakes trusts with new people and let them earn more access over time. One betrayal should inform your caution, not permanently close the door.
D daniel_lewis 24 February 2026
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Therapy specifically focused on betrayal trauma can be transformative. The wall you have built made sense when you built it. Getting help to selectively lower it is different from naively trusting everyone again.
J james_miller 2 March 2026