There’s a point in every relationship where you have to make yourself vulnerable if you’re going to form a deep bond with that person.
Regardless of the relationship you’re trying to cultivate, there’s no way around it.
I know, it get’s harder to do each time someone burns you and you don’t know how much more you can take without being someone you don’t want to be.
I’ve been there and through a great deal of work, figured out a few steps that allows you to show the type of vulnerability that builds genuine trust into meaningful relationships while protecting yourself.
Before you start getting all confessional though, qualify the person. That means…