Hi Sirona,
It's the old glass half full half empty thing in my opinion. Depends on how you look at it. Every individual you trust will at times let you down - from your viewpoint. (They may not view it the same way at all. We have all been betrayed by the WTS, but the individuals shunning you have been brainwashed to think that not only are they doing God's will, but that they are "helping" you to see the error of their ways.) I suppose it depends on how often an individual lets you down in important matters, if it is only occassionally then you might reflect that this is normal. Maybe our expectations of others is too high and we are letting ourselves in for disappointment. We seem to expect more from those close to us than those not so close.
Generally I trust strangers whilst being wary. Gradually I trust them more as time goes and you get to know them better. But should we destroy each relationship the moment one is let down? It depends on how big an issue is involved.
I suppose there is no straight answer. We are all still healing. But not to trust those who have proven their trustworthiness to you will only undermine that relationship. In doing so you might actually make the very event you are seeking to avoid happen!
Trust takes time. If its proven (allowing for human frailties) you shouldn't turn away.
Take it easy cadbury's caramel
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An organisation designed to promote atheism.