To truly have a deep understanding of another person we must let our guard down and let vulnerability take over. This vulnerability will be accompanied by fear, but from that fear we will discover that what was once an imperceptible joy will be full and abundant. However this quote is just a small glimpse into the true nature of relationships. This unknown author felt inclined to inform us about the beauty of being vulnerable, forgetting to include the part about the excruciating pain an individual can encounter when exposing their true feelings. Relationships are fragile, they come and go, sometimes people stay but often not. To find meaningful and lasting relationships an individual must become self-aware; this happens through three phases: finding people who have similar morals, remaining firm in one's beliefs and becoming willing to make sacrifices for the good