It’s okay to move on from people who aren’t giving you back the same energy. Whether they’re friends, family or lovers, don’t be afraid to let go of … - Vex King

But, you have to know how to share, open up, and be vulnerable. This ‘not knowing how’ is one of the reasons people find it difficult to begin or maintain relationships, and it makes absolute sense.

We give everything to someone who just won’t match our efforts and willingness to try. We empty our love bank to make them feel wealthier, while we become broke. We give ourselves up to someone who doesn’t respect us enough to treat us well in return.

To establish this closeness with someone else, we need to have something called ‘reciprocal self-disclosure’ – this means being able to communicate often with each other, without fear or criticism, in an accepting way.