Number five: Intimacy is a given with empaths. An empath is not afraid to let you see their vulnerable side. And, although some people may see that as a weakness, in reality, it takes a lot of strength and courage to be willing to be vulnerable in front of others. Empaths do this quite naturally. People who walk around pretending they’re never vulnerable are kidding themselves; that’s not strength—not even close.
However, those of us who have the courage to let our guard down and be seen for real have what it takes in terms of internal strength to drop our guard and be authentic, real, and admit that we’re feeling a little fragile or vulnerable, or whatever it might be. Now, that takes courage and strength. To be clear, this does not mean we let our guard down and expose our vulnerability or open ourselves up to people who have shown themselves to be unsafe on any level. That’s not what I’m saying. But if you’re an empath, know that your capacity to be vulnerable is a strength—a good thing. Just be wise about who, where, when, and how you choose to show your more tender side. Not everyone deserves your heart.
Continue reading on the next page
Sharing is caring!
