One of the best parts of the human experience is the ability to truly connect with others. Our lives are set up for it: we are raised in and live in families, work in groups, love in pairs and we truly thrive in friendships. We are driven to connect. In order for this to happen, we have to let go of who we think we should be, who we think others want – or expect – us to be. We have to allow our true selves to be known. This is opening ourselves up to the discomfort of vulnerability.