Do I Have Trust Issues Quiz

1. I find it hard to rely on others to follow through on what they promise.

2. If I feel misunderstood, I retreat instead of clarifying what I mean.

3. I prefer to handle problems alone rather than rely on other people.

4. I act like I don’t care as much as I do, so I won’t feel exposed.

5. When someone apologizes, I still hold back emotionally for a while.

6. I sometimes “test” people by becoming distant to see how they react.

7. I suspect people may leave me once they know the real me.

8. I prefer to end or downgrade relationships before they have the chance to hurt me.

9. After a misunderstanding, I keep my guard up instead of repairing the connection right away.

10. I avoid bringing up needs because it feels safer to expect nothing.

11. When someone is unusually kind to me, I suspect they may have a hidden agenda.

12. I sometimes delay responding to messages to keep emotional distance.

13. When I share something personal, I worry it will be used against me later.

14. When I start to feel emotionally close to someone, I instinctively pull back.

15. If someone wants more closeness than I’m comfortable with, I become distant.

16. I assume promises are likely to be broken.

17. I often expect that people will eventually let me down or betray me.

18. If a person is vague or unclear, I assume they might be lying.

19. If someone takes a long time to respond, I worry they are pulling away or being dishonest.

20. I test people (directly or indirectly) to see if they will let me down.

21. I read between the lines because I assume people won’t say what they really mean.

22. I look for signs that someone might betray me, even when things seem fine.

23. I avoid sharing personal details until I’m sure someone won’t leave or betray me.

24. In relationships, I feel a strong need to check where I stand with the other person.

25. When conflict comes up, my first impulse is to leave the conversation (physically or emotionally).

26. I “go quiet” to protect myself when I feel hurt or vulnerable.

27. At work or in group projects, I double-check others' work because I do not trust it will be done right.

28. I feel jealous or threatened easily when someone I care about spends time with others.

29. When someone is kind to me, I wonder what they want in return.

30. I worry that people will abandon me once they get to know the real me.

31. I find it hard to believe that someone can be loyal for the long term.

32. I find it difficult to believe compliments or reassurance from others.

33. It is hard for me to feel safe depending on someone emotionally.

34. I keep emotional distance because I assume closeness leads to betrayal.

35. I am quick to notice inconsistencies because I assume they signal dishonesty.

36. When things are going well with someone, I look for reasons to create distance.

37. I keep a “safe distance” in relationships so I won’t get too attached.

38. I prefer to handle things myself because trusting others feels risky.

39. When I need support, I hesitate to ask and instead withdraw.

40. If someone changes their tone or mood, I assume I have been betrayed or criticized behind my back.

41. I tend to interpret mixed signals as a warning sign that someone can’t be trusted.

42. If someone disappoints me, I shut down rather than talk it through.

43. I keep track of details to make sure people are being truthful.

44. When someone is friendly with others, I worry I will be replaced or left out.

45. If someone makes a mistake, I suspect it might have been intentional.

46. I struggle to accept apologies because I doubt the person truly means it.

47. When someone cancels plans, I suspect they are avoiding me or hiding something.

48. When someone gets too close, I focus on their flaws to create emotional distance.

49. When I feel criticized, I shut down instead of staying engaged.

50. I avoid saying “I’m hurt” because it feels safer to detach than to be vulnerable.

51. I assume that if someone has power over me, they will eventually exploit it.

52. When there is a misunderstanding, I assume the other person had bad intentions.

53. I pull away when someone tries to resolve a problem quickly with me.

54. I withdraw affection or attention to see if someone will “prove” they care.

55. I hesitate to share personal information because it could be used against me later.

56. I assume that if I rely on someone, they will eventually use it against me.

57. I worry that people will turn on me if it benefits them.

58. When I feel unsure about someone’s intentions, I become colder or more guarded.

59. I worry that people are keeping secrets from me.

60. I expect people to disappoint me sooner or later.

61. When someone gets close to me, I become more guarded.

62. I assume people may betray me even when I have no clear evidence.

63. I change the subject or use humor to avoid emotional conversations.

64. I often look for hidden motives in what people say or do.

65. I often think, ""If I depend on someone, they will eventually let me down.""

66. I replay conversations to check for signs that someone was lying or manipulating me.

67. I worry that people are talking about me behind my back.

68. I feel uneasy when things are going well because I expect a betrayal is coming.

69. I struggle to ask for help because I doubt others will support me reliably.

70. I have a hard time forgiving someone because I assume they will repeat the same behavior.

71. I avoid being fully honest about my feelings because it could give others power over me.

72. If I feel jealous or threatened, I tend to distance myself rather than talk about it.

73. I keep my feelings to myself so people can’t use them against me.

74. I pull away emotionally when I feel vulnerable with someone.

75. I brace myself for betrayal even in close relationships.

76. I feel the need to verify what people tell me because I expect deception.

77. I keep people at a distance so they cannot hurt me.

78. I feel tense or alert around new people until they ""prove"" themselves.

79. If someone cancels plans or responds late, I suspect they are avoiding me or hiding something.

80. I think most people are loyal only as long as it’s convenient for them.

81. When someone asks what’s wrong, I minimize it and shut down.

82. I keep parts of my life separate so people can’t get too close to me.

83. I often think, “It’s only a matter of time before they hurt me.”

84. When someone reassures me, I suspect they might be covering up something.

85. If someone compliments me, I wonder if they are trying to manipulate me.

86. I feel uneasy when I am not in control of a situation involving other people.

87. I question people’s loyalty even when they have not given me a clear reason to.