Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity in Your Relationship
I thought that being a vulnerable person would portray me as a weak but I now know that is not true. Actually it takes a lot of bravery and emotional strength to be vulnerable. For example, every time I let myself show fear, doubt or what not about anything, my lover would feel sorry rather than hating me and this increased our relationship between each other. Through my disclosures, I provided a platform for my partner to follow suit thereby enhancing genuine communication.
In vulnerability, both individuals get an opportunity to offer unfeigned care to each other. This is important in establishing confidence because it proves that one can take the risk of telling the truth even when they know that it might not be well received. From this I understood that real love is built on such reciprocal opening up so that each party is loved as they are in reality. As days went by, I came to see that being open creates a safe haven in which people can freely grow close with each other without being afraid of negative comments.
