Here are 3 things that both you and your honey should do every day to foster that warm fuzzy feeling of trust between you and make your love feel more secure. Keep your word because small commitments show you care and build a foundation of reliability. Even if you’re just going down the street to pick up some milk and you tell your guy you’re going to be home in 20 minutes, don’t call him 2 hours later with a story about what happened and why you didn’t keep your word.

Don’t open old wounds since every relationship has tough moments but dwelling on them hurts more than helps. Every couple has arguments, resentment and things that have happened in the past that neither is very proud of, but if either one of you keeps rehashing it in every argument you have, it’s not going to make things any better and it certainly won’t build trust, especially if you’ve promised each other that what happened in the past stays in the past.

Don’t overreact to keep things calm and show your partner you can handle issues maturely. Say you find out that your guy has done something that you don’t agree with. Instantly, you are angry because you consider whatever he’s done to be insensitive, hurtful, etc. Wait! Before you react, stop and count to 30, take 3 deep breaths and look at the situation. Was it really as bad as you thought or did emotions cloud your view a bit.

The bottom line is that building trust isn’t easy, but there are things you can do to make it happen with daily effort. All it takes is a little practice and a loving heart that chooses understanding over anger. Keeping promises, dropping old fights, and staying cool in disagreements all add up to a relationship where both feel valued and safe. Try these habits every day and watch how your connection deepens naturally over time with patience and kindness.