--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's the thing about trust. It's like…" description: "\"“That's the thing about trust. It's like broken glass. You can put it back together, but the cracks are always visible--like scars that never fully hea..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2f/hope-collier-110543_betrayal_that-s-the-thing-about-trust-it-s-like-b_1563081.jpg" --- # That's the thing about trust. It's like broken glass. You… ![“That's the thing about trust. It's like broken glass. You can put it back together, but the cracks are always visible--like scars that never fully heal.” quote by Hope Collier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2f/hope-collier-110543_betrayal_that-s-the-thing-about-trust-it-s-like-b_1563081.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2f/hope-collier-110543_betrayal_that-s-the-thing-about-trust-it-s-like-b_1563081.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2f/hope-collier-110543_betrayal_that-s-the-thing-about-trust-it-s-like-b_1563081.jpg) > ““That's the thing about trust. It's like broken glass. You can put it back together, but the cracks are always visible--like scars that never fully heal.”” [Hope Collier](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hope-collier/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Trust, once broken, can be repaired but the scars remain, affecting future confidence. **In simple terms:** Broken trust leaves lasting scars. Key Takeaway Heal cautiously. Themes trust vulnerability healing Mood melancholic hopeful Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - friendships - romantic partnerships - team dynamics Key Concepts relationships psychology personal growth Questions to Reflect On - Can you fully trust again? - What does a scar teach you? 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