Unlock the Secret: 6 Private Truths That Keep Toxic People Away from You
If you hand them out too soon, you might find a toxic person using these vulnerabilities to manipulate or belittle you later.
In my counseling practice, I’ve seen clients share their biggest self-doubts early on, only to have them weaponized against them in moments of conflict.
They’ll say things like, “I wish I’d waited to open up” or “I never realized how my own confessions could be used to hurt me.”
When someone truly cares about you, they’ll earn your trust over time, and you’ll feel safe sharing that side of yourself.