Exposed...vulnerable, susceptible, open, liable...What else? Weak...that's a good word. However, to expose your self is also a sign of strength. And...I'm not talking about my cleavage! Where many fear to tread, the few who do display bravery, may make it appear easy and seamless. As it pertains to a relationship...it is determined by the differences in the space each individual needs. How we each communicate or don't communicate, how that is perceived and interpreted. Than of course...how we react to those perceptions/interpretations. Understand...we sometimes just need to take it for what it is, simply and plainly. Getting frustrated or being emotional may not be called for, may not be your place and for lack of a better way...may not be optional. You own your feelings and how you react is a reflection of that. No one has a right to tell you, you shouldn't feel that way...ever! Be in tune to your feelings and yourself, acknowledge the good and the bad and most importantly...you must share it all. Communication is the the weak link...but it doesn't have to be. Communication is meant to the bond that seamlessly keeps two people coupled together. It is... where the real growth is, where the real trust is and where the real connection is!!! Don't set such high expectations, build up to it. You'll realize that guess work and mind reading, just don't cut it and will only frustrate you both. Feels slow like molasses? It will only taste that much better when you savor it! You'll realize that you both are going through similar feelings...maybe, the same fear and frustrations. You'll realize that you both want the same things in life...maybe you'll give that to each other and, maybe not.
Exposed...
See it for what it is...
Don't turn and walk away...
-Liz
