How to increase vulnerability in a relationship?

From a counseling perspective, vulnerability is about emotional safety. If you don’t feel safe with your partner, it’s tough to open up. Try to set boundaries first, then slowly lower them. Journaling together, couple’s therapy, or even just having weekly “check-in” conversations where you share one fear or one dream can go a long way. I’d recommend reading Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability—it changed how I looked at relationships.

Honestly, being vulnerable in a relationship just means letting your guard down and sharing the real stuff, even if it feels uncomfortable. For me, what helped was starting small: sharing daily worries, talking about insecurities, or admitting when I felt jealous instead of hiding it. Some tips that worked: - Practice honesty in little things – if you’re upset, say it rather than bottling it. - Listen actively – vulnerability is two-way. Show your partner it’s safe for them too. - Don’t expect perfection – vulnerability is messy. Over time, it built a lot more trust between me and my partner.