Foundations

Trust is a perfect example of the immense role that trust plays within relationships; whether it is romantic, familial, or a friendship. Maria and Matthew have broken relationships with their parents because neither guardian has any faith that their child can think for and take care of themselves. I believe they abuse and control their children because they don't trust themselves enough to believe they raised their kid the way they should have. The relationship between Maria and her football boyfriend failed because even though Maria had trust that they would marry and be happy, the boyfriend didn't believe in Maria enough to get her life together, ultimately ending the relationship permanently. If there is not mutual trust between two people, the relationship will forever be stuck in a place of discord, because how can a person fall for someone if they don't believe they will be caught? But even in the midst of all the pain and suffering most relationships went through in the film, Maria and Matthew were able to be positive influences on each other because they had build their relationship on the foundation of trust. They fostered a healthy relationship out of mutual respect and belief that they other will be there to support them in any aspect of life. Even though they did not end up together, the brief connection between the two characters changed their lives forever, hopefully for the better.