Am I protecting myself or avoiding vulnerability?
If there are wounds from the past, working on them can change everything. Therapy, reading,
reflection, self-knowledge.
It’s not about lowering your standards.
It’s about opening yourself up intelligently.
Trust gradually.
Observe.
Set clear boundaries.
Allow for human imperfections.
Tips and recommendations
Evaluate your standards with balance. Maintain the essentials (values, integrity, depth), but be flexible about the secondary.
Distinguish between chosen solitude and isolation born of fear. The former is healthy; the latter requires attention.
Practice gradual vulnerability. Don’t give everything away
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