Trust is a tricky thing - I find that proceeding slowly in any type of relationship is best for me and that a person's actions speak louder than words.

I had a roommate in college that had difficulty trusting guys because her dad cheated on her mom. She told me that she did not automatically distrust a potential boyfriend ... but that she did not outright trust either. She took a cautious approach by taking things slowly with people to see if they were trustworthy.

I have been betrayed and I am more cautious than I was in my younger years. I used to think all people were inherently good people. Well, I've found that isn't true. But, there are trustworthy people out there.

Take care.