Sharing your authentic thoughts, emotions, and beliefs is at the core of healthy relationships. Even when it feels risky. But we don’t become vulnerable all at once. No jumping stark naked into the swimming pool in front of everyone. It’s a gradual process. Wading into ankle-deep honesty with someone you trust, getting comfortable there, then feeling how much deeper you want to go. If it takes years to get your face wet, fine. Nobody’s handing out gold medals for baring your