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Why Loneliness Can Be Better Than Trusting the Wrong People
The Hard Truth About Trust
The Tough Reality About Trust
You know that sinking feeling when someone you trusted lets you down? It’s not just about the betrayal it’s about how it changes you. Day by day, I’ve come to realize why being alone often feels like the safer choice. It’s not that I’ve become bitter; it’s just that I’ve learned the hard way how fragile trust can be.
When someone breaks your trust, it doesn’t just make you cautious about them it makes you cautious about everyone. And that’s not on you that’s just how our minds protect us from getting hurt again.
Why Being Alone Can Feel Safer
Over time, I’ve found myself pulling back. The smaller my circle of friends became, the more peace I found. It wasn’t a deliberate choice to cut people out it just sort of happened. After too many letdowns, I realized that fewer people in my life meant fewer chances of being hurt.
Does it get lonely sometimes? Sure. But here’s the thing: I’d rather deal with that occasional loneliness than put myself in situations where trust is repeatedly broken. At least when I’m alone, I know I’m safe.