18 Signs That Show You Don’t Trust Your Partner at All
Trust is one of the most important foundations of any healthy relationship. But sometimes, trust issues can sneak into a relationship in subtle ways, and you may not even realize it.
Whether it’s through actions or emotions, small behaviors can indicate a lack of trust that could be eroding the connection between you and your partner. If you’re unsure whether you fully trust your significant other, pay attention to these 18 subtle signs.
These actions might seem harmless, but they could reveal deeper issues that need to be addressed for a stronger, more secure relationship.
1. You Constantly Check Their Phone
If you feel the need to check your partner’s phone often, it’s a clear sign of distrust. Even if it’s “just to be sure,” this behavior indicates that you’re not confident in their honesty.
Snooping through texts or social media messages isn’t healthy. Trust means giving your partner privacy and not feeling the need to monitor them.
2. You Feel Uneasy When They’re Out Without You
Do you get anxious when your partner is out with friends or co-workers without you? If you constantly worry about what they’re doing or who they’re with, it’s a sign of insecurity.
Trust means feeling secure even when you’re apart. Your anxiety might point to a deeper fear of betrayal.
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3. You Need Constant Reassurance
If you’re always asking your partner for reassurance about their feelings for you, it could mean you don’t fully trust them. While occasional reassurance is normal, needing it constantly shows that you doubt their commitment.
Trust is about believing in the strength of the relationship without constant validation.
4. You Get Jealous Easily
Jealousy is often a symptom of trust issues, even if it’s subtle. If you find yourself getting upset over innocent interactions your partner has with others, it’s a red flag.
Trusting your partner means believing in their loyalty, regardless of who they’re around. Jealousy can slowly damage the relationship.
5. You Keep Tabs on Their Location
Do you feel the need to know where your partner is at all times? If you’re constantly tracking their location or asking for updates, it indicates a lack of trust.
This level of control stems from fear and insecurity. In a trusting relationship, both partners should feel free without needing constant check-ins.
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6. You’re Suspicious of Their Friends
If you don’t trust your partner’s friends or assume they’re a bad influence, it might be a reflection of your own trust issues. Instead of feeling threatened by their friendships, trust that your partner knows how to set boundaries.
Distrusting their friends is often a sign that you don’t trust your partner’s judgment.
7. You Read Into Their Social Media Activity
Do you overanalyze every post, comment, or like your partner makes on social media? If their online activity leaves you feeling suspicious or anxious, it’s a subtle sign of distrust.
Trusting your partner means not jumping to conclusions based on their interactions online. Social media should not be a source of insecurity.
8. You Avoid Vulnerable Conversations
When trust is lacking, opening up about your true feelings can feel risky. If you avoid deep or vulnerable conversations with your partner, it could be because you fear they won’t respond supportively.
A healthy relationship thrives on trust and open communication. Avoiding this can signal underlying trust issues.
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9. You’re Secretive About Your Own Life
If you find yourself being secretive or withholding information from your partner, it could be a sign you don’t fully trust them. Sometimes, people mirror their own distrust by being less open themselves.
Healthy relationships are built on mutual transparency, not secrecy.
10. You Accuse Them Without Evidence
If you frequently accuse your partner of lying or cheating without any real proof, it’s a clear sign of distrust. Jumping to conclusions or making baseless accusations will erode trust even further.
In a healthy relationship, trust is the default until proven otherwise.
11. You Test Their Loyalty
Do you find yourself “testing” your partner to see if they’ll stay loyal? This could mean creating situations to see if they’ll make a mistake or betray you.
Testing their trustworthiness instead of believing in it is a big red flag.
Trust doesn’t need to be proven through manipulation.
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12. You Keep Bringing Up the Past
If you can’t let go of past mistakes, it shows that you’re holding onto old wounds. Bringing up past issues repeatedly indicates you haven’t fully rebuilt trust.
Trust means letting go of past grievances and focusing on the present. Constantly revisiting the past keeps distrust alive.
13. You Feel Like You’re Always Competing
If you constantly compare yourself to your partner’s exes, friends, or coworkers, it could mean you feel insecure in the relationship. This sense of competition suggests you don’t trust your partner’s commitment to you.
In a healthy relationship, you shouldn’t feel like you’re competing for their attention.
14. You Struggle to Believe Compliments
When your partner compliments you, do you doubt their sincerity?
If you struggle to believe their kind words, it could mean you don’t fully trust their feelings for you.
Trust means accepting their affection and not second-guessing their intentions. Self-doubt often mirrors relationship distrust.
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15. You Keep Asking for Proof
If you frequently ask your partner to prove where they’ve been, who they’ve talked to, or what they’re doing, it’s a strong sign of distrust. Constantly needing proof indicates that you’re not comfortable taking them at their word.
Trust is built on believing your partner without needing evidence.
16. You Control Their Decisions
If you feel the need to control aspects of your partner’s life, like who they can spend time with or what they can do, it shows a lack of trust. Controlling behavior stems from insecurity and fear of betrayal.
Trusting your partner means allowing them the freedom to make their own choices.
17. You Feel Anxious When They’re Being Independent
If you feel uneasy when your partner does things on their own, it could indicate that you don’t fully trust them. Trust means allowing your partner independence without feeling threatened by it.
Being overly dependent or possessive can highlight underlying insecurities.
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18. You Expect the Worst
If you’re constantly expecting your partner to mess up or betray you, it’s a sign that you don’t trust them. Expecting the worst creates a negative mindset and sets the relationship up for failure.
Trust means believing in the best, not fearing the worst.
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