How can I get my woman to trust me?
By shamsta19
@shamsta19 (3224)
United States
March 5, 2008 4:38pm CST
I don't cheat on her. I'm good to her. We constantly get into fights because she thinks I'm messing around. I believe she feels threatened because of my good looks and the possibility that someone else might be attracted to me. My thing is I've already made a conscious decision to be with her wholeheartedly and she thinks I'm like her last boyfriends. Totally unfair to me right? My job has me dealing with people on a daily basis , both male and female and it is hard to maintain a professional demeanor with this type of thing going on.
I love this girl but these arguments are tearing us apart. And we are a week away from our first anniversary. What do I do?
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30 responses
@hildelgaan (15)
• Mexico
5 Mar 08
Dear shamsta19. The problem here maybe is not you, probably the problem is her. She has that obsession and makes you feel guilty.
Certainly it´s totally unfair to you.
What you can do? Well, by the moment take care about every behavior yours, for example: Don´t see other woman´s butts, be polite with your girlfriend, be detailer. With the time she will forget that idea about you.
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
5 Mar 08
Dont see other butts? is that what you are saying? just trying to be sure. Thats funny. I think thats what I've done so far. Ok sometimes I look but I only got caught one time. You should see my girls butt though. Man dont have to look at nobody else.
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@hildelgaan (15)
• Mexico
5 Mar 08
Well i said that because looking beautiful butts are my big weakness!!! And almost always i get caught by my girlfriend.
Now she knows that i love her and that little fact is just a weakness, a little stumbles. hahahaha!!
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@SassyKittyKat (2135)
• Australia
6 Mar 08
If you love you woman, there would be no need to look elsewhere pfff....
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@mefadon3 (296)
• United States
21 May 08
You might want to check her out and see if she is faithful to you. Most girls that keep saying stuff like are trying to cover up something. If you have ever had a history of cheating on women, then that also could pose a problem to your current relationship. As far as the attraction thing goes, people are attracted to people all the time, we cannot help who we are attracted to, so she needs to let that ride. My response to this one is probably old and I hope you and your lady have patched things up by now.
@warmweatherwoman (2233)
• Atlantic City, New Jersey
21 May 08
Good point- it is usually the guilty ones accusing the other of cheating. I remember my ex thought I was cheating ALL the time- and I couldn't figure out why- till I found out about him cheating on me- with this one and that one. So guilt will definitely make you accuse others.
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
23 May 08
At this point we've already broken up. I feel she was cheating on me cause I think she's with someone now or was and it didn't work out. She's calling me now telling me she misses me. I am almost done shaking her off. Moved on....
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@mohnish (116)
• India
6 Mar 08
Buddy let me show you a positive side of this-
physiologically normally people are afraid of something that had hurted them in past or something wrong in the past with them or around them so in present if they are very happy and enjoying life at fullest , they try to relate their present from their past so just trust me she loves you very much and buddy don't leave her alone spend as much time with her as you can i m sure your problem will be solved in few days .
Trust me buddy this kind of feelings arise in somebody's mind when somebody really cares about you and loves and does not want to loose you.
@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Wow that hurt. truly I am not just so happened to be on the phone with her while I was typing. I still give you a positive rating but you hurt my feelings.
@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
She has threatened to klill me. Do you think she scared to lose me? If she was scared to lose me wouldnt she do every thing in her power to keep me happy and not take every opportunity to rag on me and ridicule me. Accuse me of messing around ,and fighting me over it, and I've given her no reason to even suspect that Im am. I am Not Cheating!!!!
I've been better to her than ant woman I've been with. My mom says Im too good. Cooking for her. Getting her ready for work. Massaging her back when she comes home. Washing her clothes. She lives in MY HOUSE practically RENT FREE! She tells me the other day she doesn't care about my bills as long as her car note gets paid and expects me to kick out 100 dollars and I haven't paid my electric bill in two months?
Something has got to give. I agree with everything you said but it has already passed that point.
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@SassyKittyKat (2135)
• Australia
6 Mar 08
You keep saying, "my mom says", I think you listen to your mom too much. It's a little momma's boyish if you ask me...
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
8 Mar 08
has she been hurt in the past? does she have trust issues with ppl in general or specifically men or just you? have you EVER cheated on a partner? Is she one with low self-esteem? have you ever threatened to cheat on her?
these are only a FEW questions that the answers to may give you your answer...
You mentioned her "last boyfriends"...well I hate to tell you this but in HER MIND you have to PROVE YOURSELF to her and EARN her trust which believe me wont be easy and she'll make it that way..not to be mean to you or becuase she wants to be that way, she's conditioned herself to believe she NEEDS to be that way...PLUS she may also very well be getting scared of the love you have for each other and is trying to sabotage the relationship without even realizing she's doing it (its a self preservation mechanism)
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
8 Mar 08
I jsut went through all the responses and I have to say that I'm shocked at some of them...IF you REALLY love and care about someone then you need to be willing to take the good WITH the bad..she's obviously got issues from her past..belittling her, ignoring them, not working with them EVEN IF she wont doesnt do ANYONE any good..trust me I KNOW...
I dont think its a hate on for the world..I think she's seriously wounded and has major issues that she's not either realized yet OR hasnt figured otu how to deal with them..AGAIN I KNOW..believe me i know!!
Your best bet at this point IMO is to decide HOW MUCH you care and/or love this girl and are you willingn to be there and work with her on her issues AND UNTIL SHE IS READY are you willing to WORK AROUND her issues? Its not an easy road..just ask my husband LOL HE KNOWS, just ask my bf HE KNOWS, just ask numerous close friends of mine THEY KNOW..but if you care about a person its worth it..
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
8 Mar 08
She also needs to prove herself to me. Don't you think? I hate that men always get downgraded in the relationship. We are expected to take so much just for the sake of being "the man" in the affair. What do I need to prove to her? I'm not trying to be selfish here but that whole attitude is downright selfish on the women's part. Why is it that when money and hard work come up it's "we're all equal" but with affairs of the heart it's "who cares what he thinks as long as I'm happy?"
I have a very high esteem and it is unfortunate that there are women in the world who feel hurt from there past but I've been hurt too. I got over it. Besides the fact that I've tried and how long is my responsibility supposedly last? How long do I have to keep proving myself when i FEEL SHE ISN'T WORTHY OF ME?
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
6 Mar 08
a good first step is to let her meet your friends and/ or officemates. this would at least give her some kind of assurance that people you know, know about her. if it doesnt help... i guess you have trust issues and she may have had a boyfriend who cheated on her that is why she was thinking you might do the same to her.
just always make her feel loved and eventually all her doubts will disappear in no time.
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
My best friend is a female. I introduced them hen we first met and that was a problem. She thinks I screwing everyone I associate with that is a female. Frankly the paranoia is driving me crazy. For all this grief I might as well be cheating!!
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@Mare73 (1335)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Shamsta19, I can relate to how your girl feels; especially if she's been burned in the past. We don't intentionally try to compare relationships/people, but it's human nature. My bf is great. The sweetest, kindest person I've ever been with. He's very caring and giving...GIVING!!! That has me on egg shells. I tell him all the time what do you from me because you are very giving? I'm always looking for alterior motives - and he doesn't want a thing. I apologize to him for been so frazzled and always thinking the worse. He knows it's because of my past.
The biggest piece of advice I can give you is...that she will learn to appreciate and trust you when SHE realizes it is ok for her to be loved, respected, wanted, needed, etc... That she is worth having all those things. You can't make her trust you; until she accepts that she is worth of love and much more. She'll come around...Ask her this question and take it from there...
"Can you get to a future when the past is present?" Meaning she has to let go of the past to move into the future. You love her - help her :-) Best wishes!
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
I've just been beat down so much. Like I said above, I do overstand but its not a good enough excuse for me. If that was the case I'd behave the same towards her because I've been in bad relationships.
I believe she isn't ready. And she'd been in a relationship for 10 years with a former boyfriend. I think she was to young and she is too undereducated for me. I'm not saying I'm better than anyone but we are from two different worlds. I didn't think so in the beginning and I realize now. she's angry at the world and wants to fight everyone, instead of using better judgment to solve problems. She's been in trouble with the law because of that. I know her attitude is going to get me in trouble one day. I've already had to squash beef behind her mouth. This woman is unhealthy for me as long as her attitude remains the way it is.
I fear there's no alternative .....
@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
And I asked her that and she said, "what?"
Duh.
Dee-dee-dee
@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Then she asked me if I wanted her to leave?
Then she said "I love You"
@freak369 (5113)
• United States
22 May 08
It's called emotional baggage and as has as it sounds, you have to tell her that either she trusts you or it is over. This has been going on for a year and it isn't healthy for either one of you. She will probably end up with an ulcer, if she doesn't have one already and you will be pushed to the point of wanting to cheat after constantly being accused of it.
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
23 May 08
Think I would've had the ulcer. Anyway we've broke up two months ago and Im not looking back anymore. I am doing better in all aspects of life right now.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
24 May 08
You probably did the best thing by breaking up. She sounds like she was probably very attractive but she obviously had some self-esteem issues. You can't help anyone get over that until they are ready to help themselves.
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@warmweatherwoman (2233)
• Atlantic City, New Jersey
21 May 08
Hi Shamsta,
Sounds like your girl has the same issues I had after being cheated on by my ex's. One thing I have learned over time is that a person needs time to heal from that type of hurt- OR - they will tend to carry that baggage into their next relationship- ultimately ruining it.
I have stayed single for over a year because I don't want to put anyone through my issues. I admit I don't trust the way I used to....so until I can learn to do so- I won't get into a serious relationship again- as you said- it's unfair to the other party in the relationship.
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@warmweatherwoman (2233)
• Atlantic City, New Jersey
23 May 08
I'm sorry to hear about the break up- although it was bound to happen with the trust issues that you described. No one has the right to blame you for what the past has done- people just need to learn how to take their time before moving on to the next man/woman.
Was the break up mostly due to the trust issues?
And like i said- its usually the one accusing that is guilty of the very thing they are accusing of!
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
23 May 08
I was single a year and a half before I got with her. My ex before her was crazy. It's funny cuz now me and that one are still good friends even though she put me thru some crazy S**t and left me for another dude. We have become friends now. Weird.
Back to the current pain in my side, we broke up. I'm enjoying my freedom again....
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@punlonnjack (1308)
• United States
5 Mar 08
sounds unfortunately in your case there is not much you can do.ive been married 8 years and as far as i know my husband has never cheated on me but im always insecure that another women will take him from me.its not that i dont trust him i dont trust other women.i realize it takes two.but i think my husband is so sexy.with your good looks your women sounds like she is insecure also.just never give he a reason to EVER doubt you and always be HONEST. one thing a women cant stand is a guy who lies.if you lie she will never trust you.
@punlonnjack (1308)
• United States
5 Mar 08
good for you thats one way to build trust with her is not lying.proud of you not many men these days can say they are honest.way to go.
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
5 Mar 08
And I've never lied to her, even if it hurt her feelings. I wont lie, then I got to spend the rest of my life remembering the lie. Honesty is better. Or just shut the hell up.
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@busta1baby (1230)
• United States
28 Apr 08
u have to show her she canu must of done sum n to make her not trust u..now u have to earn it back
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
5 May 08
Nah babe. I never did a thing to her she kept living in the past and ruined our future. By the way we recently broke up (I think) because she could not show me the respect I was showing her. Plain and simple thats all it was. I miss her and have to move on without her. Take a look at my other posts on this subject. I was a good man to her she didnt know how to appreciate it.
@ryshawneo (405)
• Philippines
22 May 08
honestly, I have been through that.. is she working? if she's not, then you should understand her.. being left alone inside the house is so boring!
regarding your question? well, you should show her how precious she is to you every day.. even tell her that you love her so much and that you don't wanna lose her.. patience will help you make things work out! Believe me..
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
23 May 08
We both worked but I paid the majority of the bills while she took care of her car payment. Did I use the car? No. She was too selfish to pay for living and now she cries to me telling me it's so hard to pay rent by herself. Tell me about it!!!
@ryshawneo (405)
• Philippines
24 May 08
I know it's unfair for you, she spends money for her car but you haven't got a chance to use it! Why not ask her about that? Anyway, I knew a couple, they are married already, they both have work, the man work to support his families needs while the wife, spends the money all by herself, he never said anything or complain about it.. But, it's getting worst, the wife goes out every Friday night with her friends barhopping.. Until one day, he confronted his wife and ask her to help him financially. Now, they are good.. Talk to her.. and make her understand the situation.. If you really love her, you'll do anything to save your relationship.. :)
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@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
22 May 08
Don't say, "Poo Poo," to this, but get counseling. My husband and did and it was the best thing that we did. She has some deep-seated issues that may not have anything to do with you. If you are fighting that bad this early, don't wait.
I wish you much success.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
24 May 08
if ur heart says no...then no point looking back....Go ahead..i wish u all the very best for your future..i hope u find your soulmate and perfect partner sooon..till then try and enjoy ur new found freedom...remember slow and steady wins the race..dont rush into another relationship..take care..
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@nupats (3564)
• India
22 May 08
i was dating this guy for three years it was mainly a long distance rlationship he was training for armed forces but we made it a point to stay in touch and communicate constantly...finally he got posted to the same city as i were his indepndent appointment i was so happy we met very rarely bcoz my family was not aware....now there was a sudden change the communication started slowing he would hardly call ...even if i wud call he says i m busy will talk later and never call back....gradually some doubts and insecurity creeped in i asked him wt happened why no communication he wud just not talk...finally it was almost one month ther was no talk and i began to get restless abt this whole affair i was sure he is cheating i just met him and called it off we split he just said b happy.....so i went on with my life after one year we again met in a dance party how i hated seeing him and walked off nxt day i find him coming to me and saying that he wants to talk..we met and after one year he tells me i still love u i m sorry...i wanted to know wt went wrong so he told me there was lot of work pressure as it was his first appointment he was having a tough time at work place and his mom had a major surgery he was dnied leave and so he was depressed....i just told him tht he shud have spoken to me i wud have understood and stood by him..toady we r happily married for 8 years and have a 3 year old brat...so dear u need to communicate talk to her ...if u care show her... keeping love closed deep inside ur heart dos not help express it to her do things that make her feel special and important in ur life...best of luck
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
23 May 08
Thanks for posting everyone but this was never too be. We've broke up two months ago and I think Im better off. Went thru some hurt and now Im getting better. I think she had someone in the wait and left me for him, though she doesn't admit it. My last ex went thru the same and realized what she left behind. She is sad now that she messed our relationship up.
Now this one calls me telling me she missed me. She still loves me. I am actually starting to dislike her more and more.
Jus wasnt meant to be I guess.
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
6 Mar 08
I'm not going to tell you what to do. All I can tell you is what I would do.
I'd say this:
I've been loyal to you and would never cheat on you. I've always trusted you and never made such accusations. Every time you accuse me of cheating it tells me that you don't trust me. You know everywhere I go and everything I do and yet you still accuse me. If you can't trust me not to treat, then you will never trust me with your heart. Tell me, do you trust me, or am I fighting a losing battle. I can't be with someone who can't trust me.
The End
The basic gist is, a relationship must be based on trust. If she doesn't trust you after a year, I don't think she ever will. Girls who act that way are often destined to cheat on you because they "know" you must be cheating on them and justify it that way.
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
You know something funny tho? We have that discussion right there all the time!!!!!!!!
I always say the ones always making the accusations are feeling guilty in the first place because they're up to something. The more she accuses the less I trust......
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
6 Mar 08
She has low self esteem. It is a hard thing for another person...like you...to deal with. This is not your fault but you are paying the price unfortunately. You have to put your foot down. It has been a year...either she is with you and trusts you or she does not. It is not fair for you to continue to pay for her past. Maybe you need to take a break from the relationship. it isn;t moving forward. It is based on mistrust. give her some time to think. Tell her that you love her but you can't continue on without lack of trust. You will be throwing the ball in her hands. It may end your relationship but then again it may not. As it is, it is as good as done....forcing change can only be a good thing.
@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Been there done that. My mom says Im too good cause I give her more chances to just continually dump on me. I know I m not going to put up with it anymore. In this case I welcome the change. Embrace it. It's a shame that it's come to this cause I loved her but I've been neaten down so much, I feel the love is gone.
@Amberina (1541)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Ok I hope you don't get offended by what I'm about to say because I don't mean it that way. I think you should let her go and then go on a vacation give yourself some time to relax, regroup and then when your ready go find a sweet honest NO drama woman. Best of luck to you. Amberina
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@shamsta19 (3224)
• United States
6 Mar 08
Offended? I'm thinking of label this as the best response up here!!!!! That unfortunately may be the only solution. I am not easily offended...
@roanne05 (1290)
• Oman
22 May 08
ouch...the last relationship i had ended because of this!guess you have to trust your man whole heartedly...but still you should let him know you are not going to allow him to "misbehave" just be in the middle...
well for you...just explain to her everything. a nice talk would make a difference! Good Luck!
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@lieanat (1137)
• Malaysia
22 May 08
Hi, shamsta19,
I think all you need to do is just prove to her your love for her. And explain to her in the right timing that you need to be professional when you at work. And ensure her that you are not flirting around with other girls. As long as your girl friend understand and trust you, sure she'll behave more secure and love you more.
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@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
23 May 08
Proving love to her would not be enough, at this point. If you are not into counseling, then you are not looking to save the marriage. If that's so, just tell her that you are tired of not being trusted and that's not a marriage, so you are better off calling it quits so you can find someone who trusts you and she can find someone she trusts.
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