Why vulnerability is important in relationships

Vulnerability in emotions means connecting with the unpleasant feelings that surface because of our experiences—especially in relation to others.

As a novice counsellor, I used to fear touching upon clients' emotions. We would talk about the rational part: the daily narrative—what was happening, where they were going, how their events were shaping up, but hardly any emotional content. And because I was hesitant, even the clients in front of me would find it difficult to open up.