Trust is a simple thing to give but extremely difficult to regain after it has been broken. The tricky part? There are people who are really good at hiding their true selves – at least at first. Although they won’t show obvious warning signs, if you observe carefully, you will notice many small signs that something isn’t right. Untrustworthy people always show suspicious behavior and inconsistencies, which reveal their true nature. Here are 10 subtle signs that reveal when someone looks more trustworthy than they actually are.
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They’re Vague About Their Past
When someone repeatedly avoids answering questions, gives inconsistent responses, or changes their story each time they’re asked, this is a red flag. They might even claim they don’t remember their former workplaces or their relationship histories might have strange inconsistencies. Some people do choose to keep their past private – but when they treat their entire life story like a top-secret government document, their behavior seems suspicious.
They Gossip About Everyone
We all enjoy occasional gossip about others. But anyone who keeps sharing confidential details about close friends and family members should be treated with suspicion. At some point, they probably share your personal information with others when you aren’t present. Trustworthy people respect privacy.
They Avoid Eye Contact (Or Overdo It)
Some liars dodge eye contact as if their survival depends on it while others lock you in their gaze excessively to look credible. Either extreme can be a red flag. Unnatural behavior like looking around nervously, blinking excessively, or intense staring may indicate dishonesty. When people make eye contact naturally, it shows balance rather than being a battle of staring.
They’re Always the Victim
Have you ever met someone who lives like they’re in a soap opera where they never make mistakes? They blame everyone else for their problems – crazy exes, bad bosses, fake friends – and they refuse to accept any personal responsibility. When a person constantly acts as the victim without acknowledging their own mistakes, it’s a sign that they may not be as blameless as they say they are. People who can be trusted accept their actions and learn from them instead of changing history to improve their image.
They’re Overly Charming
People tend to love charming people, yet some use excessive charm as a manipulation technique to control others. When someone gives excessive compliments, agrees with everything you say, and tries to get close to you quickly, it could be a tactic to earn your trust rapidly. Friendships and romantic relationships develop organically over time. When it seems too good to be true, you should be suspicious – because it probably is.
They Never Follow Through
Do they repeatedly create plans only to cancel them later? They say they’ll help you but always manage to produce an excuse. A person who speaks one way but acts differently shows that they cannot be trusted. When people repeatedly fail to meet their commitments, they reveal their true nature.
They’re Unreasonably Defensive
Responding with aggression to any small question or critique is a major warning sign. Trustworthy people accept simple feedback. But if someone reacts as though you’ve accused them of a crime whenever you ask a basic question, they may be trying to hide something. Defensiveness—especially when uncalled for—is often a cover for dishonesty.
They Love to Keep Secrets (But Hate When Others Do)
Some people choose to hide basic information about themselves – their whereabouts or their acquaintances. But the moment you hide something private, they have to know everything about it. Whenever someone demands complete openness from you but refuses to reveal anything about themselves, they create a serious potential trust problem.
They’re Inconsistent
One day, they treat you like their closest companion, but the next, they seem detached or pretend to have forgotten who you are. Their opinions shift based on their audience, and they don’t always act according to their words. When someone acts unpredictably or keeps changing directions, it becomes difficult to believe what’s genuine. Real people show consistent behavior, but liars do not.
Your Gut Just Doesn’t Trust Them
At times you can sense something is wrong without any explanation because your intuition is telling you so. You may pick up on small cues such as how they avoid answering questions and their reactions when caught lying. Your brain notices small signals that you can’t immediately define. Pay attention to your gut feeling if it senses that something is wrong. It’s usually spot on.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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