Vulnerability in Relationships

In relationships, it is important to feel safe to be vulnerable with your partner.

You ask yourself the question can I trust my partner with my heart?

Can I trust my partner to take my hand to support me when I reach out?

Will my partner be there when I feel weak?

If you’ve come from childhood abuse or you didn’t feel heard or validated as a child or you’ve been in toxic relationships in the past, it can be terrifying to take the risk to reach out in fear of having your heart trampled on.

How do we learn to trust again?

How do we learn to allow ourselves to be vulnerable and open?

It is important for each person to be there for their partner, communicate they hear their partner’s fears and can be trusted with their partner’s heart.

It is important to be honest with your partner that you want to learn how to meet their partner’s needs with the guidance of their partner.

Learning to trust again can raise many fears and you may feel like running during the conflict.

Having the skills to de-escalate conflict amidst fear and panic is a good place to start.

If you would like to learn the skills to de-escalate conflict and learn how to communicate your needs, please click on the link below.