Plus steps you might take to open up more.
What Is Vulnerability In Relationships?
Why Vulnerability in Relationships Is Important
Its completely natural to want to guard yourself and youremotions.
Verywell / Laura Porter
However, being too closed off to othersespecially in romantic relationships or very close friendshipscan backfire.
The bond itself is less satisfying, and your relationship may be even more susceptible to breaking.
She adds, They will undoubtedly respond in unsatisfactory ways.
And then, before you begin to be vulnerable, youve got a knot to unwind.
Allrelationships are prone to fissures; think of vulnerability as the mortar that helps fill in the cracks.
So, we defend ourselves by hiding that fear.
Let your partner know how you felt being vulnerable in the past.
Did it help you connect deeply, or did you end up getting hurt?
It’s also a good first step to embracing vulnerability in relationships versus avoiding it.
Sometimes, justnaming a fear aloudmakes it seem smaller and relieves some of its sting.
We all have fears.
Simply start with the facts, then share how this experience impacted you.
The experience doesnt have to be negative.
Maybe its something that left you beaming!
Share a Goal
Is therea short or long-term goalyoure aiming for?
Its not always easy to be vulnerable and doing so often requires taking deliberate steps.
The work is worth it.
