Love Isn’t Enough: Why Trust Makes or Breaks Your Relationship

August 21

53 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of Dear Dr. Tracy, Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish sits down with her husband, Greg, to tackle one of the most common questions in relationships: “I love my partner, but why don’t I trust them?”
Together, they unpack the difference between love and trust—and why love alone doesn’t guarantee a secure relationship. Drawing from real client stories, parenting examples, and their own marriage, they explore how trust is built in micro-moments, why small cracks (like inconsistency, broken promises, or emotional withdrawal) can erode trust, and how attachment styles shape the way couples experience security.
Listeners will learn about:
The key differences between love vs. trust in relationships.
How attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant) affect intimacy and connection.
The subtle ways trust can be ruptured through micro-betrayals, emotional shutdowns, or lack of repair.
Why trust is not just about fidelity, but about reliability, safety, and honoring vulnerability.
Reflection questions to help you assess the balance of love and trust in your own relationship.
This episode lays the groundwork for part two, where Dr. Tracy and Greg dive into how to rebuild trust after it’s been broken and answer listener questions.
Whether you’re married, dating, or simply curious about the psychology of relationships, this episode offers relationship advice, marriage insights, and practical takeaways to help couples build stronger, more connected partnerships.

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