is it ever wise to trust others?

some would say not.

they argue that, whenever i do this, sooner or later, i'm bound to become disappointed.

but what other alternative do i have? must i live under a constant cloud of suspicion?

i have to give people the benefit of the doubt as much as i can. my sanity suffers too much if i don't.

as j says, "sometimes, its much better to trust, even if there's a risk that you may be wrong to do so, than to be painfully guarded and nervous."