But what if, like Helen and Chris, each partner has a different view about the desirability of interdependence? As you can see, the predictability and dependability items are based on past evidence, but the faith items involve conjecture. In other words, at the start of a relationship, couples may impose their very general notions of trust onto their partner. Chris may strongly trust Helen but not be willing to translate that trust into behaviors that would convince her. To sum up, trust in your partner may be a matter of faith, but as your relationship evolves, that faith can mature into deeper levels with the accumulation of time and experience.