#interpersonal-trust

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fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

Boundaries and Knowing What You Need to Show Up

To me, the point of a boundary isn't to simply push another person away (the end). It's an intentional choice that invites relational connection. A boundary is any parameter, limitation, or stabilizing action that we feel we need to be as present and open to possibility with our scene partners in life as we can, without feeling compromised. Our boundaries are ours to name and claim, regardless of whether others understand or validate them.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Trust Lies Between Hope and Fear

Trust comprises both hope for reciprocation and lack of fear of betrayal; experimental trust games confound these motives, with hope likely exerting greater influence.
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