Why building trust is critical in relationships. A relationship is like a house, you need solid walls and a solid foundation to keep the house up, and to put the roof on. So if you want a long term love filled with dreams, travel, fun and building a life together… …prioritizing trust and trustworthy actions is key to a successful, stable and satisfying long term relationship. The trust/house theory is adapted from the @gottman #soundrelationshiphouse This post is for informational purposes