Have you ever tried to catch sand in your fist? Held on tightly, only to have it slowly run out from your palm? The harder you hold on, the faster it runs out. The more you try, the harder it fights to be free. One can draw a parallel between sand and relationships as well. I’ve learnt this the hard way. The more you show your vulnerability to people, the more they take advantage of you. Therefore the real, fragile you must remain well protected until you can trust the person. I hope against hope that I reach that day sometime. When I can dare to showcase myself at my most vulnerable without the fear of being taken advantage of, or worse, being rejected completely. It is a risk I am willing to take. Always.
