Distrust in people can be caused by various reasons, and the formation of this negative attitude can begin in early childhood and continue throughout life. Some possible reasons for the formation of distrust in people: Experience of negative events. If a person has experienced disappointment, betrayal or deception from other people, this can cause him to distrust others. Lack of positive experiences. If a person has not had good relationships with other people in the past, then he may develop the attitude that relationships with people will always be negative. Character and personal characteristics. Some people are naturally suspicious, susceptible to criticism, and do not trust other people easily. Social environment. Negative attitudes towards other people can be formed under the influence of cultural or social factors, for example, if the family in which the person grew up had negative stereotypes about other people. Post-traumatic syndrome. People who have experienced severe traumatic events may develop a lack of trust in others, including other people. Poor experiences online. In recent years, more and more people have had negative experiences interacting with other people on the Internet, for example, on social networks, forums or in games. It can also lead to the development of distrust of people in general. It is important to understand that distrust of people can have a negative impact on quality of life and interpersonal relationships. Trust is an important aspect of interpersonal relationships, and its presence helps strengthen relationships, improve quality of life and achieve personal goals. But how do you learn to trust other people? Below are some psychological approaches that can help in this matter: Deal with your fears and concerns. If you feel distrustful of other people, it may be due to fears and concerns that you are not aware of. Try to analyze your emotions and understand what makes you feel distrustful. This can help you overcome your fears and begin to build relationships based on trust. Work on improving your self-esteem. If you have low self-esteem, it may be difficult to trust other people. Work on strengthening your self-esteem, engage in self-development. Recognize that trust is a risk. Trust involves risk, but that doesn't mean you have to live in constant fear. You need to learn to assess risks and make informed decisions. Find common interests. Sharing common interests with other people can help build trust. Communicating over common interests creates an opportunity to observe the person and learn to trust. Participate in group activities or group activities. This can help build connections with others and develop trust in a group context.Improve your communication skills. Learning to express your thoughts and feelings openly and clearly can help you build trust with others. But remember that learning to trust is a process that takes time and patience. By gradually applying these recommendations, you can strengthen your ability to trust and create strong relationships with other people. Sincerely, Your psychotherapist, coach, interpersonal relationship specialist, Natalya Akhmedova