Do you trust most people ?

I don't mean close family or friends, (although I do not trust a few of those now and , subsequently are no longer friends).

But when you are with say, new friend (s), dating, in a new job, or just random strangers -do you feel most people are trustworthy on the whole.. or do you feel they will one day cheat you, lie to you, or say things they definitely do not mean... ? Do you tend to not be as social as you once were, due to this? I can say yes for this, unfortunately :(

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ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

I usually don't let people close enough to disappoint me these days. I expect them to not do the right thing, and stay prepared to make up for that.

I don't socialize at all, except maybe chatting with the seniors at my seniors assisted living facility.

For the most part, I don't give people a chance, it's too often a set up for hurt and I've got enough pain.

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@ScreamingFox I agree, it is just exhausting trying to give your full self to someone, and yet AGAIN, so many times, be let down . :( It's so rare to find someone truly genuine, truly trustworthy.