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How bad are my trust issues?
Only 30% of adults say they fully trust their partner.
Rate each statement 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Your score updates live.
1I assume people have hidden motives behind kind gestures.
2I check up on people (social media, location) when they're away.
3I test people's loyalty without telling them.
4I find it hard to open up emotionally, even with close people.
5I keep backup plans in relationships in case things fall apart.
6I've been called "guarded" or "hard to read" by others.
7I find it easier to be independent than to rely on someone.
8I get anxious when a partner doesn't reply quickly.
9I assume people will eventually leave or betray me.
10Past betrayals still affect how I treat new people.
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🧩NeurodivergentWhat are trust issues?
Trust issues are persistent patterns of suspicion, guardedness, and difficulty relying on others. A 2022 Pew Research study found only 30% of adults say they fully trust their romantic partner, and trust in institutions has hit historic lows.
Three dimensions of trust issues
- Suspicion (items 1-3): Assuming bad intentions, surveillance behaviors, and loyalty tests
- Vulnerability (items 4-7): Emotional walls, independence as defense, and fear of dependence
- Attachment (items 8-10): Anxious attachment, abandonment fear, and trauma carryover
Population norms
- Average score: 26/50 — moderate guardedness is common
- Severe trust issues (top 15%): Score 38+ out of 50
- Open book (bottom 15%): Below 15 — high baseline trust
- People with avoidant attachment score highest on vulnerability items
- People with anxious attachment score highest on attachment items
- Trust issues increase significantly after betrayal experiences
Note: Some healthy skepticism protects you. Issues arise when trust patterns sabotage connection.