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How to be Vulnerable with Someone You Just Started Dating

You’re heart starts racing, wondering if it’s time to share that part of your story. We’ve all been there – that moment when you want to open up but worry if it’s too soon or how they’ll react.

In this video, I’m sharing my own journey and the exact steps that helped me (and can help you) share your past with someone new. No more second-guessing or losing sleep over the “right time.”

I remember how terrifying it felt to be vulnerable with someone I was just getting to know. That’s why I’m breaking down exactly what worked for me and what I wish I’d known sooner.

Whether you’re dealing with past relationships, personal struggles, or life experiences that shaped you, this guide will help you navigate those conversations with confidence.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • The clear signs that show it’s the right time to open up
  • Exactly what to say to start the conversation (with real examples!)
  • How to handle their reaction (good or bad)
  • What to do if you start feeling anxious

💭 Share your experience below! Have you ever struggled with opening up to someone new? Let’s support each other through these moments ❤️

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Today I’m humbled to share that @feedspotdotcom included me in their Top 70 Dating Instagram Influencers of 2026. 

Thank you to the Feedspot team for the thoughtful work behind this list, and for valuing real connection.

To this community, thank you for your trust, your stories, and your questions. This reflects you.

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Today I’m humbled to share that @feedspotdotcom included me in their Top 70 Dating Instagram Influencers of 2026. Thank you to the Feedspot team for the thoughtful work behind this list, and for valuing real connection. To this community, thank you for your trust, your stories, and your questions. This reflects you. And I’m honored to be alongside so many creators I admire. Explore the full list 👇 link: https://influencers.feedspot.com/dating_instagram_influencers If you want more support with Conscious Dating, comment below CONSCIOUS and I’ll send you my free ebook! #Feedspot #DatingCoach #RelationshipCoach #ModernDating
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Having Needs Doesn’t Make You Needy 🫶

Are holding back what you really feel just to keep the peace? 👀

You try to handle things the “right” way, gently and respectfully, and it still turns into a fight or the silent treatment. 

If that sounds familiar, this is a pattern worth paying attention to. Peace that comes from staying silent isn’t the same as feeling safe.

Watch to the end to find out what real safety in a relationship looks like. 💛

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Having Needs Doesn’t Make You Needy 🫶 Are holding back what you really feel just to keep the peace? 👀 You try to handle things the “right” way, gently and respectfully, and it still turns into a fight or the silent treatment. If that sounds familiar, this is a pattern worth paying attention to. Peace that comes from staying silent isn’t the same as feeling safe. Watch to the end to find out what real safety in a relationship looks like. 💛 👉 Want to spot these patterns sooner? Grab my FREE ebook, 5 Dating Traps: link in bio #datingadvice #redflags #relationshipadvice #stonewalling #communication
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Remember to save this💌. You can be kind and still… 

If you’ve ever confused “being nice” with “abandoning your own needs,” that pattern shows up in dating too!

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Remember to save this💌. You can be kind and still… If you’ve ever confused “being nice” with “abandoning your own needs,” that pattern shows up in dating too! I put together a free guide on this: 5 Dating Traps… the sneaky patterns that keep good, kind people stuck in the wrong relationships. 📩 Grab it free, link in bio! #datingadvice #boundaries #selfrespectquotes
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