Last week, we talked about trusting yourself—your gut, your inner compass, your own knowing. This week, let’s flip the mirror. How trusting are you of others? Do you give people the benefit of the doubt? Or do you keep your guard up, waiting for the letdown?

Trusting others can open doors to connection, support, and love. But it can also sting if we’re not careful. So let’s unpack it. Where does your trust level come from—experience, instinct, upbringing? And what happens when you lean in a little more… or pull back?