Reciprocating vulnerability builds trust. Sharing a mistake, a dream, or a secret fosters intimacy.
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Letting go of the need to fix or defend, and simply bearing witness to the other's internal world. Reciprocating vulnerability builds trust
Acknowledge their perspective, even if you don't share it. This tells them, "I hear you, and your experience matters". "I hear you
Noticing changes in tone, energy, and body language that others ignore.
Feeling You Inside (Deeper): The Art of Radical Emotional Intimacy
You cannot "feel" someone deeply if they do not feel safe opening up. Vulnerability requires a foundation of safety.