Vulnerability is an essential part of any healthy and intimate relationship. It allows partners to connect on a deeper level, build trust, and foster a sense of emotional safety. However, for many people, being vulnerable can be a difficult task because most of us weren't role-modeled what healthy vulnerability looked like. Even worse, some cultural influences view vulnerability as a weakness. It takes practice to be vulnerable, and I still struggle at times, too. So, if you can relate, know you are not alone in[...]