Interpersonal relationships are social connections, associations, and affiliations between people. They vary in depth and intimacy levels and cover different aspects such as friendship, family, boy-girl relationship, and marriage. Regardless of the different types of relationship or the different role a person plays in a social entity, conflicts can arise and strain a relationship. Trust is an important element in maintaining a healthy and harmonious relationship. Conflicts usually arise due to the betrayal of trust between two parties in a relationship. Whenever there is a conflict, the parties may resort to hurling harsh words and insults at each other, which can eventually lead to emotional stress.
Trust is the pillar that sustains relationships. Lies are to blame for mistrust and suspicion in relationships. Lies must be taken seriously because every time a lie is told, the level of trust will drop and create more and more suspicion between the parties. Eventually, the person telling the lies will lose their credibility and this will strain the relationship. In today’s modern society of increased stress and competition, lying is unavoidable and serves as a convenient tool to avoid trouble and protect yourself. However, this form of convenience is traded off with reduced trust. A person who has lost trust in her before may have a hard time trusting people again. Therefore, regarding the relationship, once there is zero trust between both parties, this relationship has failed. Honesty is the best policy!
Words can be the most powerful tool but the most destructive weapon in the world. Words can be in the form of praise and compliment, but they can also be a weapon that can hurt and leave an emotional scar on a person. For example, rumors can cause a person to break down and be negatively affected due to the large number of people involved. When it comes to a relationship, hurtful comments and insults thrown at a person in a fit of anger during conflicts can deeply affect a person’s psychological and emotional state. The impact of these words can be further intensified, especially when they come from a person to whom you are very attached. The emotional effect can heal over time, but it can also change a person’s perception of humanity and relationships permanently.
In conclusion, trust and words are closely related to each other in a relationship. Any mishandling of these two important elements can strain a relationship. Anger management, character building, and emotional stress management are crucial to preventing conflict and managing the consequences of failed relationships. Therefore, one should not take things for granted and learn to appreciate relationships.
