It also entails feeling confident that your partner will be there for you in times of need as well as joy. Trust is established through honesty and respect and is built over time. On the other hand, it may take only one broken promise to completely shatter it. In a healthy relationship, communication is the vehicle through which partners demonstrate their respect, honesty and trust. Through communication, individuals learn about their partner and gain a deeper understanding of how to enrich their relationship.
Healthy relationships require time to develop.
They do not unfold overnight, or even in a week. They require an individual's willingness to invest time and emotion as well as a willingness to change and grow. Building Foundations of Caring and Respect.