The Top 4 Reasons Avoidants Sabotage Trust
July 17, 2026
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Do you ever feel like you can't fully trust someone... but you can't explain exactly why?
Trust isn't just a feeling; it has specific building blocks. When one or more of them are missing, your nervous system notices, even if your conscious mind can't yet identify what's wrong.
Episode Summary
In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down the four essential pillars of trust and explains how they shape every healthy relationship. She explores why trust is foundational for emotional safety and connection, and how understanding these pillars can help you identify why trust feels strong or why it may be breaking down.
You'll learn the importance of congruency (when words and actions align), consistency (showing up reliably over time), consideration (taking another person's needs and feelings into account), and context (providing transparency and helping your partner understand your thoughts and actions). Thais also shares bonus trust-building principles and explains how unresolved core wounds can influence your ability to trust yourself and others.
Most importantly, she shows that trust doesn't have to remain vague or confusing. Once you understand the specific ingredients that create it, you can intentionally strengthen your relationships and make more empowered decisions about who earns your trust.
Key Takeaways
✔️ Trust is built through specific behaviors, not assumptions
✔️ Congruency means your words and actions consistently match
✔️ Consistency creates emotional safety over time
✔️ Consideration helps people feel valued and secure
✔️ Context and transparency reduce uncertainty and strengthen connection
✔️ Healthy boundaries and commitment further reinforce trust
✔️ Healing core wounds can improve both self-trust and trust in others
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Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
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