Hey Reader. You are doing relationships wrong (BOLD STATEMENT ALERT).

There is not a day that goes by where you don't give up on an authentic part of you in order to appease someone else.

It could be your parent, your partner, your boss, your client(or even your reader).

I get it! We all do it. It's how we stay safe in our connections. It how we feel valuable and wanted. We make others feel good, even if it means abandoning ourselves.

The problem is, this is what keeps you from deepening your relationships.

It's what keep them rooted in place. It's "good enough for right now".

So how can you stop hindering yourself?

Risk = Reward

If you've done anything worthwhile in life, you know it takes risk.

Sure, if you want to retire in your 50s you'll invest a safe amount each month and you'll definitely(probably) get there.

But who wants to retire in their 50s? Who wouldn't prefer to retire in their 40s or 30s?

And everyone knows that can't come by frugally saving.

So if you want deep, meaningful, surprising, transforming and nourishing relationships, you have to stop playing small.

You have to take risks, but which risks?

Not your grandma's Vulnerability.

It's time to show who you really are.

Not just when it's convenient or feels completely safe.

You need to stop prioritizing their potential impact over your authentic expression.

You might lose some people by doing this. It is a risk.

But you also will connect deeper to those who really value who you are. Those who value truth, freedom and real connection.

There is no way to connect deeply if you aren't willing to open up your coat and show where there are plugs available. try it out and you won't regret it.