Trust is the foundation of healthy relationships, and the fear of being deceived is a natural protective reaction that helps us avoid danger. However, excessive distrust can become an obstacle to a harmonious life.

Psychologist Marina Didenko (Photo provided by Marina Didenko)

Why people are afraid of deception, how past experience affects the perception of others, and whether it is possible to learn to trust again — Maryna Didenko, a member of the Ukrainian Association of Organizational and Labor Psychologists, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, and business coach, explains especially for LIGA.net.

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