Depending on the person and the situation, the word trust can have different meanings.

For example, a person with a good heart who has never experienced the pain of betrayal will be much more likely to trust than someone who is recovering from an abusive relationship.

The meaning of the word trust is different for each person. Ask five friends and you’ll get five definitions.

There are different types of trust – competitive trust, relationship trust, family trust, authentic trust, organization trust, self-confidence, situation trust, and leadership trust – to name just a few.

But, by definition, there is an almost absolute truth: certain behaviors build trust more quickly than others.

Here are 10 behaviors you should use if you want to build trust in your relationship:

1. Admit your mistakes

Mistakes – everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone admits it. But if your goal is to build trust, admitting when you’ve made a mistake is not an option.

“Omitting is worse than admitting.” This is especially true when you are trying to establish a relationship of trust.

2. If you promised, do it

Do what you said you would. Consistent, trustworthy, and honest behavior is one of the fastest ways to gain trust.

If you make a promise, keep your word. Most of us try to do it, but sometimes things are left undone at the slightest occasion. Minimize these mistakes and you can build trust quickly.

3. Give trust

Commitment and trust is a reciprocal action. Have you seen the movie Getting in trouble? Robert De Niro’s (Jack Burns) character gives a talk to Ben Stiller (Greg) in the “Burns family circle of trust,” in which he prides himself saying, “I don’t keep anything from you and you don’t keep anything from me. .”

Trust is like that (a little less fun).

4. Listen carefully

Attention is observation without judgment. For illustrative purposes, think about the people you consider most trustworthy in your life.

Chances are they are willing to listen to you, regardless of your mood. Conscious (or active) listening is rare these days – a fact that makes the practice of great value in establishing trust.

5. Show interest

Showing interest helps build a healthy, trusting relationship. It is also essential for the development and maintenance of a good relationship.

6. Be aware of yourself

Self-awareness is defined as “awareness of one’s character, feelings, motivations and desires”. Renowned behavioral psychologist Nan S. Russell calls self-awareness “the missing ingredient” for building trust.

We often don’t realize the messages that our actions convey. You cannot adjust your actions to communicate what you propose without self-awareness, and you cannot establish trust when the signals being sent are the wrong ones.

7. Be punctual

Bad time management should be considered personally inexcusable. It is also commonly seen as a lack of respect.

Odds are, if you don’t hold yourself accountable, someone else will do it for you. In the meantime, you will begin to feel that others are doubting you, which will lead them to doubt what you do or say – no matter what your good intentions are.

8. Communicate assertively

Open communication is easier when you set your intentions early on, act courteously, and listen carefully. Effective communication can be the most important aspect of building trust.

9. Resolve conflicts quickly

Conflicts, in any form and to any degree, are an obstacle to building trust in a relationship. Therefore, it is very important to eliminate all conflicts that may arise and to do so quickly and effectively.

10. Be an example

There is no better way to establish trust in your relationship than to act in an exemplary manner. If this sounds like a “general solution” for mutual trust, it is.

In short, make a conscious decision to always tell the truth, be honest, be responsible, put the gossip aside and successively communicate to others that they can trust you.

In return, you may find it much easier to trust others. In fact, this attitude creates a “circle of trust”.