allow myself to be vulnerable

I added “get a boyfriend” as one of my goals. I generally act like I don’t long for that special someone. I do but didn’t want to admit it and appear vulnerable. Still more things to open up about.

“You never lose by loving, but you always lose by holding back”

I understand why I keep myself at a distance and I genuinely want to change… it’s putting it into practice that seems to be the problem. I’m trying to take baby steps here and there but part of me feels like I should just jump in with both feet. I don’t know… this is a really tough one. It’s deep-rooted and difficult, but I’m going to keep working at it and hope that one day the person on the outside reflects the person on the inside…

i am not sure my lack of vulnerability comes from but i have noticed that though i am pretty good at reading ppl most ppl have a hard time reading me or the reading they get is the total opposite of the one i want them to have. i dont know how to change it but i am aware of it so i guess thats a start. i am not sure if what i want is to be more vulnerable or that the me i am presenting to someone is the me that they are seeing. i think too much.

I’m known to be too vulnerable :(... but its worth it cuz u get a deeper connection with ppl and u both feel understood. my sister n i were both vulbnerable today we shared our love life and pain

Wow. I totally agree with you. I can’t stand being vulnerable. I never want to admit to being weak and needing anyone.

It’s true. This scares the crap out of me.
It’s not so bad, though. I could maybe get used to it.

Not too vulnerable, mind you, but just enough to admit dependence on other people, accept it, appreciate it, enjoy it… but still be able to make it on my own if I have to.

Vulnerability. It is an important part of life, whether I want it to be or not.