We build relationships throughout our lives. While some come and go, others stay with us for our lifetime. These steadfast relationships are nurtured with respect and care. However, with every passing year, there is one element that grows by leaps and bounds – trust. Trust is something that holds a relationship together irrespective of the label.
Do you place your trust on someone outside of your family?
I do. There are many people in my life who have raised the bar of the relationship to a point where they have our unwavering trust. One such person is my father’s friend – Bindra Uncle. Bindra Uncle has been in our lives for more than 10 years now. Initially, his association was only with my father. They became acquaintances through a charitable organization, and later on became fast friends. But over the years, their relationship has extended to our families. Bindra aunty is now friends with my mother. And, we children, replicate the same bond amongst ourselves. I can safely say we have merged into each other’s life seamlessly. Of course, there is a reason behind it. Like any other relationship, ours is also based on respect, care, and understanding.
What makes a relationship strong enough to last long?
There were many testing times when we needed Bindra Uncle’s help. Once – when dad was bedridden, and I was not there to take care of him. And, there are many small anecdotes where he or his family lent their support – in words as well as in actions. They were always there for us! Be it doing a simple task of fetching groceries when dad was unwell, or giving their emotional support, they never wavered from their duties as family friends. In fact, their entire family has been with us through thick and thin. That’s not all – the selflessness behind their acts is very humbling. They held our backs and provided unflinching support and care. The longevity of our relationship is the testimony of its success. Only those who pass the test of time stay. And, if I try to list it out besides support, there is one thing that stands out – trust. We know we can trust them under all circumstances, this is a trust that has built up over the years and one which I know will remain in the years to come. And, I hope, they think the same about us.
Should we honor those who support us unconditionally?
There are countless ways to repay our debts to all those who stood by us. We can be there for them. Extend a helpful hand and make their lives easier.
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Absolutely, trust is the foundation for any partnership/relationship/marriage to sustain, thrive and prosper and these are so very well brought out in this post of yours!
Wonderful post, what an inspiring man Bindra Uncle sounds to be. Trust is crucial in any enduring relationship.
Very true. This is an absolute basic.
That can’t be called a relationship if there’s no trust. There will be no bond but everything would be scattered between two people who don’t trust each other.
And, it’s ironic that sometimes you can’t trust who is supposedly close (relation) to you while an inexplicable trust burgeons between (almost) strangers.
Yeah…if we just think about our relationships, we might become better at managing them.
Oh god this is one thing I actually hate in myself now. . Trusting everyone.
Yes trust is important but in today’s world it can be a bane tooo. .
Go slow on that and think about whom you should trust and why…i need to get on with this myself.
Trusting people can work both ways. It depends on one’s situation in life and past actions, I guess.
Yes, but some deserve to be trusted unconditionally (again, based on past relationships, if they are not already close).
Thank you for sharing this… We don’t know ever but it is a leap of faith.
Faith is what takes any relation forward. If we keep doubting everybody, we won’t even progress!
Trust is such a valuable thing. It takes time to gain trust, but it can take a second to lose it and throw it all away. Bindra Uncle sounds like such a compassionate man, not hesitating to help those close to him in need. It is in our most challenging times that we learn who will be there for us and who we can truly trust.
True, circumstances get the best out of others (either way). Those who stay by you during difficult times should not feel abandoned.
Of course trust is the foreword for any long lasting relation, whether professional or personal. Its breach can be heartbreaking.
Yep, you are right. My bad!
I suggest you install Grammarly (it’s free) and will help you with such corrections.
Grammarly is only free for installation purpose. However its use (I tried to edit one paragraph with it) is all paid. So really, their ad is quite misleading.
Ok, i use it for my posts and it corrects any errors…so quite helpful that way.
Hahaha, check it out again.
One virtue, trust and it has the infinite power to hold everything together. Trust in one another is what also keeps the goodness in humanity alive.
That is a good point you’ve mentioned. Thank you so much for that.
Trust is the foundation stone of all relationships laid down by mothers, the first pillar…she is the one who builds an edifice and passes on this virtue to the society by nurturing it.
Agree with you. Trust and selfless acts are the foundation of a long lasting relationships that rides above the rough weather. Such friendship are never fickle and is proved by time.
trust is indeed the foundation of any kind of relationships. nice post.
Relationships are built on Respect and trust. Both elements are crucial and it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don’t have trust, the relationship will crumble.
Somehow made me teary-eyed. I am a bit guilty at times, but i know i can improve.
The relationship between your father and Bindra uncle has passed the test of time which is why it is so strong. It is very difficult to find relationships like these, at least these days! For starters, I find it very difficult to trust people or go that extra mile. What if they don’t reciprocate (Well, expectations! I know.)? What if they have ulterior motives? There are a hundred what if’s.
I guess the trust is built over time. It’s not like if you do me good, i start trusting you. We, by nature, are skeptical of things…so that talks about our issues.
They held our backs and provided unflinching support and care. The longevity of our relationship is the testimony of its success. Only those who pass the test of time stay. Very well written !!
Indeed, trust is the foundation of any kind of relationship. A very well-laid post!
So true. This is something that I have been dealing with on the reverse side — a lack of trust has shown up. No friendship.
Trust is a thing that helps us to go a long way, especially, in bad times.
Your are right. Thank you.
You have said it well trust is the cement for binding up any relationship be it in the family or outside your immediate family members. Lack of these values (honesty, trust, faith) results in natural death of relations.
As any relationship is a two-way street, so is it with trust. I believe it has to be mutual and only then, trust can truly cement the bond! Well said, Alok.
Yes, that is very true. Thank you, Esha.
Beautiful thoughts. Well wishers who can be trusted are our treasure and we must count our blessings.
It takes lifetime to build one, only a second to lose and forever to repair.