Remember: Red flags we ignore don’t typically fix themselves—they just get to be more and more of an issue. Discernment is an intimate way God cares for me, leads me, redirects me, warns me, and reveals things to me that I otherwise may miss on my own. Safety and connection are directly linked to the health of the trust in a relationship. Hyperdesire for safety can mean low levels of connection. Hyperdesire for connection can mean low levels of safety. There is a big difference between blind trust and wise trust.
