Why Trust Needs Constant Nurturing in Long-Term Relationships

More often than not, trust erodes slowly, quietly, and
almost invisibly. It fades in the micro-moments of disconnection: when one partner shuts down
during a hard conversation, when a subtle eye-roll goes unacknowledged, when emotional bids
are met with silence, or when one person feels like they’re always the one reaching out first.
Burn the Script: How Letting Go of All-or-Nothing Thinking Can Loosen Depression’s Grip On Your Life

All-or-nothing thinking is one of those sneaky habits that looks like high standards on the outside, but behind the scenes? It’s doing real damage. It makes you question your progress, invalidate your own wins, and hold yourself hostage to an imaginary finish line.