How important is trust in getting married?

@Hatley (163781)
Garden Grove, California
September 9, 2008 5:13pm CST
my brain freeze is gone. This is triggered by so many discussions in which women are worried that their husband to be will come on to some woman if they say its okay for the husband to be to go out on a bachelor party with his pals to a strip club. My question 'is just how important is trust in getting married? Does the fiancee refuse to let her husband to be go to a bachelor party? Does she trust him at all? How important is that issue of trust? I know for me I learned to trust my husband by letting him go to the bachlor party knowing he loved me too much to violate my trust in him..and all our married life I trusted him not to betray our marriage with any kind of cheating. My trust did work. but I know how hard it is to let a man you really dont know all that well yet go to a bachelor party at a strip club before you are married.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
10 Sep 08
Trust is right there on the top of the list of important ingredients in a good relationship. If I didn't know the man well, I for one thing would not be considering him as a life partner. I would not try to stop him from doing anything at all. I'd just watch and see and hope that he is all that I "think" he is. Yes, it is very hard but you have to trust. Trying to control...it just doesn't work. Until you trust the love so much that you have no worries, then you should not get married. For me...i tend to trust until i'm given a reason not to. Maybe I should clarify...I didn't question or try to stop. Building trust takes time and it is hard in the beginning. seriously...the only way you are going to know if you can trust your man is to not try to stop him from doing what he'll probably do anyway. Trying to stop him will only cause conflict.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
21 Nov 09
I learned all this the hard way, Hatley. I got married right out of highschool to a guy that I really didn't know well enough. I did trust but oh I trusted too easily.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Nov 09
hi sis sorry to hear that. that is why I think we should take time to know each other before the final I do's as we intend to spend our life together we do not want to marry someone who will betray our trust in them.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi sid yes trust must be there and if you trust him you will not worry as you know he loves you and respects you , then too you must also be trustworthy so he will trust you and know you love him and would do nothing to hurt him at all.
@rakittera (802)
• Philippines
10 Sep 08
Of course trust is very important in a marriage. For me, there are three things that should always be present in a marriage: Love, Respect and Trust. Without any one of these, the marriage will crumble. In addition, you should really know the person you love. If you know that he is not the type to fool around, then there's no need to worry. I am lucky to have a very trustworthy husband. Another thing that makes me confident that he will not fool around is the knowledge that he loves and respects me so much that he will not do anything to destroy my trust.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi rakittera yes that is the three keystones to a good happy marriage,without them you have little chance of staying together for very long. so many do not have all of these and soon realize they are very unhappy.
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
13 Sep 08
Well, Trust is a big issue for sure, and then there are the women that get jealous even if their husband, or husband to be even says Hi!! to another woman. Seriously, it would depend on the situation, but for me, if you really are wanting to Marry a guy, shouldn't you know what they are like before you even consider marrying them? If you cannot Trust them then, then how are you going to be able to trust them when you get married either? Just my thoughts.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Nov 09
hi tina you are so right, you must know this person for you are going to spend the rest of your life with him or her so find out before the marriage,not after wards.I married my best friend and never ever regretted it at all.
@agihcam (1914)
• Philippines
10 Sep 08
It is the most important for me. Me and my wife have a plenty of trust with each other that's why we have a happy family. But sometimes, there is an ups and downs with the relationship and trust plays an important role on it.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Sep 08
agihcam right trust is most important and even in ups and downs if we trust each other we can work things out.
@agihcam (1914)
• Philippines
10 Sep 08
and openess can be added into it so as to execute it 100%
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@izhuce13 (158)
• China
10 Sep 08
for the most time, we must trust our wife or husband, but sometimes the situations seem so bad that we have to doubt them. so it is a queation. how to control the situation? of course it need wisdom to go over it.
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@mandykaren (2040)
10 Sep 08
i wouldnt even concider marrying a guy unless i trusted him, trust is very important.. As important as love, they just go hand in hand for a good healthy relationship.. And sometimes you must allow each other space, you cant be always together 24/7 you would just suffocate hehe I would defiantely let the guy have his bachelar party, as id be having my girly night anyway keep man happy, not nag, allow him some space and little freedom i beleive he not want to do anything foolish as not want loose the person plus you showing him you trust him have a nice day hatley
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Sep 08
hi mandykaren yes thats it in a nutshell trust and faith and honesty let you not worry when you guy goes to a bachleor party and you go to your girly party neither of you is going to do anything to hurt theother one. you love and trust.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Oct 09
yes mandykaren it does work both ways, if our men trust us they will not question our going out with girl friends for a night out because they know we will not do anything to hurt our marriage.
10 Sep 08
honesty is a part of trust, if lie and you find out how can ever trust him again? IF dont hassle too much and allow him see mates sometimes, then he not need to lie.. Also if showing him you trust by not stopping him from having a guys night out, he be happier more contented and not feel the need to want another woman.. I know id feel the same, if went out with the girls, id be thinking of my man and look forward to getting back to the man i love take care hatley
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@diacedez (177)
• United States
10 Sep 08
trust is HUGE in any relationship.. with out it it will take its toll and ruin the relationship.. if u cant trust your husband/wife to go out n have fun with friends or even do daily/normal things that need to be done with out worrying bout what they are doin.. then its gonna take its toll and ruin what u have.. bottom line.. if u dont fully, 100% trust your spouse.. i wouldnt get married in the first place.. seems today's world gets bored of a person fast.. like people get tired of seeing the same person after a lil while which is disappointing and makes more n more people uneasy and less trust worthy with their spouse..
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi diacedez yes trust must be the mainstay along with respect and love, put the three together and trust each other and you will be happy even when life throws you curves as it often does.you will weather them together and be stronger and more in love than ever.
• United States
10 Sep 08
Trust is very important. If you cannot trust your soon-to-be husband, then you are going to have a lot of problems with your marriage. If you cannot trust him, then you probably want to think about why you are with him?
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi rogue yes trust has to be there and for both people.otherwise most marriages just fall apart,one or the other will start spying even though it is not necessary and the spied upon person will soon rebel.so trust plus love and loyalty can build a great marriage.
@Celanith (2327)
• United States
11 Sep 08
If you cannot trust your husband to be then your marriage is doomed from the start. If you start telling him or he you who you can see or be with even for his bachelor party your going to have problems. Trust is the ultimate in beginning and maintaining any relationship. If they love you they will respect your feelings. If he does cheat he intended to all along. You should marry your best friend not some stranger. Too many people go into a relationship too soon and often with the wrong person. They think they have to find some perfect love and that the one they marry cannot be a best friend but that is a huge mistake. Marry your best friend and you most the time will have a lasting marriage. Because you know you can trust them.
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
10 Sep 08
[i]Hi Hatley, It is next to love I would say! love plus trust will help any relationship work great and last lifetime! It is hard not to have any trust, you will find meaning of every actions, words and mood of your partner, it gives so much stress and headaches and gives a lot of fights over non-sense issue! SO, in general, there will be no peace in a relationship when trust is absent![/i]
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi you must have trust in each other, without that love corrodes and soon you will start fighting, so build trust and do not let your partner down either, trusts works both ways of course.
@pillusch (1147)
• Mexico
10 Sep 08
Well, when I saw the heading of your post I didn't think it would be about cheating. Trust is very important, and it is as well very important as far as 'flings' outside marriage or partnership are concerned. But it is far more fundamental for me than that. I could live, or continue to live and be in a relationship where my partner 'did'it with somebody else. But I couldn't do that if that would involve a lie that was consciously conceived to hide it from me.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi pillusch oh I could not be that forgiving once trust is broken for me it would be awfully hard for me to just forgive and forget.if my husband had an affair, fine, there is the door ,we are through goodbye, and do not let it hit you when you leave. do not bother calling me.you had your chance and you blew it. trust works both ways.why should I have total trust and be the one he cou ld trust and him do that to me? no no way.
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
10 Sep 08
Trust is everything. If you cannot trust where you are going how can you go there ? The best thing is probably to drop all the speculation when you decide to place your trust in someone and enjoy your time there. If it doesn't work at least you enjoyed it.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
bluepatch you need that engagement period to learn to know each other and to see that you both trust each other, and to call if all off if you have trust doubts. for its better to break an engagement than divorce later.
• Philippines
10 Sep 08
trust is very important to every relationship. without trust i don't think the relationship will really work out for it will only cause misery to one or both of the couple. hope this helps. :)
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
kenchiprincess yes we have to have trust between us or love soon evaporates into nothingness. trust and love and loyalty are the keys to staying in a happy relationship.
• United States
10 Sep 08
Yeah no doubt you have to have trust not only in marriage but a relationship of any sort. Lack of trust only causes problems that lead to more problems. If someone is going to cheat they are just going to do it. Marrying someone does not mean they will follow the marriage agreement. So it is very important that you trust the person before you get married. If you have any serious doubts you should probably consider waiting on marriage. Its better to wait and no for sure then get married and found out when its to late.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi damien yes you have to be able to trust each other and to show that you do, you do not go around spying on each other if you really trust one other. no trust, a marriage falls apart really quickly. with trust and love and loyalty you can weather and survive a lot of ups and downs and still stay true to each other.
@jsemi11 (20)
• Spain
10 Sep 08
Trust in marriage is essential I think... He is the person that you chose to spend your life with and you must be very united to be happy with that person.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
23 Nov 09
jsemill yes indeed I think the same way. you have to know and trust e ach other or it will never work.
@switlyf (649)
• Philippines
10 Sep 08
i think the word TRUST is the key to a successful marriage.In marrying someone that means you entrust your future as well as yourself with that person.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
yes indeed switlyf you must have trust and you must show you' do trust your mate and let him know he can trust you too. manytimes i have gone out with friends and my husband trusted me not to ever betray him. He knew I loved him dearly and I knew he felt the same way. so I never worried if he went out with male friends. we had a long happy marriage. I am now a widow.
• Philippines
10 Sep 08
Trust is the most vital thing in marriage without it, marriage is a wreck. One could be very suspectful at times and you can't obtain a peace of mind if you keep on doing that, if you think your partner are into something, talk to him about it. If your relationship is not working right then seek advice from specialized consultants, if your relationship is alright then, one should leave off the issues of jealousy and such like.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Sep 08
hi torchablazed yes its the most vital thing, and honesty if you trust each other you willnot worry you will know the other will do nothing to hurt you.
@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
10 Sep 08
I do agree that trust is important in any relationship especially marriage. It can really become a serious threat to the marriage if the trust is broken. A bachelor party can be a prime example of knowing how trustworthy you feel your other half is. If you are bothered with a man going to one of these parties then they might be issues already that are going to become problematic later on.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi bamakelly yes the wholeidea is to show your mate that you' do trust him, and you should already be pretty sure of that if you have had an engagement at all. so he will in turn trust you if you and your girl friends go to a male stripper'place for a prewedding girls party. he knows you will not do anything to hurt him at all.
@lemayan (188)
• Germany
10 Sep 08
its not that easy to let your man walk in to a strip club with other men, where gorgeous women are carvorting on poles in nothing more than stilletoes, its a bad thought to any good woman with a good head on top of her neck and with the focus of marrige in mind,but what does one do? yes it bothers you when your man says he is going to a bachelor party, but also you dont want to look like the controlling possive freak.As a woman you just have to trust your man to go to the bachelor's or the strip club, it takes an amount of effort to trust that the man will not be tempted to touch or write down a number or worse, but if you decide to be the controlling type, then the chances of this man doing such things behind your back are high, better let him go, so yes absolute trust is necessary, because even if you stop him from going to the stripper's club or the stag night, if he is the cheating type, he will still cheat on you
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi lemayan I do know how hard that is as I was faced once with it but I told ,myself in the six weeks period of our engagement we had both been most faithful to each other, and too we both had a christian background where we did believe so we both tried to live according to certain rules and we also pledged to each other to be faithful. and we were so I did let him go and that was that. He was never unfaithful and nor was I so our marriage thrived with ups and downs.
@tianli (311)
• China
10 Sep 08
I think it is important for everyone , but at the same time not everyone can do it well. It is wise for you to do that ,as for me ,I am not a woman with a great mind like you. I trust my husband and give him a space for himself ,but I can't make a chace to let him have a extra-marital affair.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
tianli yes I know what goes through your mind as it did mine' but if you trust a fiance or a child you will let child or fiance go so they know you really do trust them to not do anything to hurt you at all. thus your fiance can trust you to go to the womens type of pre marriage party where there may be male strippers as he knows she is not going to do anything wrong. he trusts her.she knows it because he does not forbid her to go or make any fuss.that is why engagements are there to find out all about each other,to build trust or if its lacking to break off things before marriage and divorce.
@my2boys (821)
• United States
10 Sep 08
Trust is a very big thing in being married. If you dont have trust than more than likely the marriage wont last.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
21 Nov 09
hi my2boys you must have trust between each other then you will know neither of you will do anything to hurt the other.