This is part two of a four-part series on Authenticity in Relationships. Vulnerability. Many people recoil at the feeling of fear and discomfort. Is it because we don’t want to be seen as weak? Is it because we are afraid of being judged? Or is it because we live a life where we must build walls to hide our true feelings? This may surprise you, but this seemingly undesirable trait is an essential quality in successful relationships.