@coachingbyantonia: In any budding relationship, it’s natural to inquire about or discuss the relevance of a past relationship. However, the key here is to frame your honesty in a positive light rather than a negative one. Not only is it bad to paint your ex in a bad light, but it can also have a way of painting you in a bad light. Now I’m not denying the facts of what may or may not have happened in your past relationship, but when you discuss them from a place of hurt rather than wisdom, it can come across as bitter and unhealed. This will not improve the comnection. Vulnerability is important for a creating intimacy but remember, you’re trying to build a future together with someone and that happens from the PRESENT tense, not the past tense. #exes #newrelationship #personalgrowth #wisdom #datingadvice #connection #vulnerability