Sharing personal vulnerabilities rather than projecting a perfect image creates a deeper, more genuine connection with a partner.

“people are drawn to somebody who's real because then that creates a safe space for them to be real too vulnerability is the bridge I guess you could say vulnerability creates a bridge to connection”

A relationship should inherently bring out the best in you, and if it constantly brings out the worst, it is not the right fit.

“a relationship that works for you should bring out the best in you and if the relationship that you're in is bringing out the worst in you it's making you insecure it's making you question yourself it's making you feel like you have to compromise your values”