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Trust in Friends vs. Strangers

If someone doesn't have these qualities, then it is best to avoid getting involved with them....

The man’s name was John, and he was a bit of a mystery. He had been married twice before, and both of his marriages had ended in divorce. The reason for his first divorce was rumored to be violence, but no one knew for sure.

John’s current wife, Sarah, was also divorced. She had a two-year-old son from her previous marriage. John and Sarah had met through a dating app, and they had quickly fallen in love. They were married a year ago, and they were now living together in a small apartment.

John was a good provider. He had a good job, and he made sure that Sarah and her son had everything they needed. But there was something about him that Sarah couldn’t quite put her finger on. He was always leaving his phone out in the open, and he never seemed to mind if other people saw it.

One day, Sarah was cleaning up John’s desk when she noticed a photo of a smiling toddler on his phone. The toddler was the same age as Sarah’s son. Sarah asked John who the child was, and John told her that it was his son from his previous marriage.

Sarah was surprised. She had never known that John had another child. John told her that he had gotten a divorce from his first wife because she was abusive. He said that he had lost custody of his son, but he had been trying to get back in touch with him.

Sarah didn’t know what to believe. She had heard the rumors about John’s violence, and she was starting to wonder if they were true. She decided to do some research on her own.

Sarah found out that John had been arrested for domestic violence twice. He had also been accused of child abuse, but the charges had been dropped. Sarah was horrified. She didn’t know how she could have been so blind.

Sarah confronted John about what she had learned. John denied everything. He said that the rumors were lies, and that he had never been violent towards anyone. But Sarah didn’t believe him. She knew that she had to get away from him.

Sarah packed her things and left John. She took her son with her, and she never looked back. She knew that she had made the right decision, even though it was hard.

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Sarah’s story is a reminder that trust is not something that should be taken for granted. It is important to do your research before you get involved with someone, especially if you have any doubts about their character. Trust is built on honesty, reliability, and shared values. If someone doesn’t have these qualities, then it is best to avoid getting involved with them.


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