Whether you are introverted, extroverted, or an extroverted introvert, you are created for connection. Connection is one of our most basic human needs. As infants we need connection with others to survive, and as adults we need the right kind of connection to thrive. When we … [Read more...]
Vulnerability Is Necessary to Achieve True Intimacy
Many couples struggle with a fear of intimacy. They fear getting too close emotionally because they don't want to get hurt. Letting their guard down feels too risky. They don't like feeling vulnerable. Just the other day I was working with a couple whose relationship was built … [Read more...]
True connection, vulnerability, and a fear of rejection
"I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." -Brene Brown In order to have an authentic connection, both … [Read more...]