Posts Tagged ‘Valentine’s Day’

It’s the key ingredient to a healthy relationship – and the hallmark to a healthy intimate relationship.

I know this.

Intellectually.

I’ve personally experienced the deep connection and sense of belonging that comes when I’ve taken down my wall and allowed another person to see who I truly am – flaws and all.

And as great as it may feel on the other side – when the person with whom I’ve been vulnerable responds with kindness and compassion and says they care about me even more because I’ve been real with them – no matter how good this new bond may feel, I never get there intentionally.

It is generally my conscious intent to avoid that very dynamic: the one where I’m exposed to personal judgement or rejection. Keep reading to see how I struggle with vulnerability…