The Mating Grounds Podcast

How Can I Be Vulnerable Without Being Needy Or Whiny?

Jun 23, 2015
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ADVICE

Be Open, Not Needy

  • Do treat vulnerability as being emotionally open and honest, not needy or whiny.
  • Do avoid emotional instability and overreaction while sharing fears or concerns.
INSIGHT

Men Have Valid Emotional Needs

  • Emotional needs are valid components of relationships, equal to sexual and physical needs.
  • Men should accept that wanting support and nurturing is normal and not shameful.
ADVICE

Start With Safe People And Resources

  • Do find people you trust and feel safe with before sharing deeper emotions.
  • Do read Daring Greatly by Brené Brown to learn practical tactics and the research behind vulnerability.
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