Need advice about trust issues?

My last boyfriend screwed me over as much as he could through the course of our 3 year relationship not to mention i've had friends turn on me in the past and i've had a hard time opening up to people and trusting them because of this ';emotional wall';. I haven't even dated seriously since i broke up with him 2 1/2 years ago. I just want the wall to come down and to trust people again how can i do that?Need advice about trust issues?
Well, it takes time. You don't have to have it come down completely. Just start by not shutting people out and letting them in a little bit at a time. The more you feel you trust them, the more you can let your wall down. Trust has to be earned.





Having deep meaningful conversations with someone often can build to trust too. If you like someone, you can talk to them. Start sharing a little bit about yourself, have them do the same. Go from there. It is okay to be a little guarded and want to protect yourself from being hurt again. You have already taken the first step in wanting to be willing to trust again... But that person has to earn it. Good luck!Need advice about trust issues?
In my opinion. You should stop. Stop thinking of the ';others'; who have done you wrong and realize that they are the ones who screwed themselves. Also realize that the wall you have built was built with bricks handed to you by others. The ';wall'; you speak of is just like any other enclosure with the exception of a few. If you were in an house that was built by someone else. Wouldn't you just leave if you didn't want to be there? Your not in a jail so walk out when you are ready.Everyday is a new beginning. There are still good people in this world. And next time you decide to build a wall be the one handing the bricks. So we can block out those who would hide us from the rest of the world.