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When do you feel most vulnerable?

Asked by Vincent_Lloyd (3007points) June 4th, 2011

It’s sort of a hard question to ask, but when do you feel most vulnerable? For example I feel most vulnerable after my Ex cheated on me, feel vulnerable when I find out about things that I don’t like, (along with me feeling pissed and just betrayed in the inside.) etc… But When do you feel that vulnerability?

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AshLeigh's avatar

Right now…

sakura's avatar

I like this question, as no one likes to admit when they are feeling vulnerable as it can put you at a disadvantage. I feel most vulnerable when I am alone, I can’t sleep properly if my husband is out for the night, I only start to feel safe once he is at home.

MilkyWay's avatar

I feel vulnerable when I let my truest, deepest emotions show.

Berserker's avatar

Pretty much what @queenie said. I have a bit of a hard time with like, how I truly feel and when people see it. I don’t know how to deal with a lot of it, and not that people have constantly taken advantage of this, but they sure could if they wanted. Some few have. When I drink, which is like, always, it feels different, but it probably makes it worse lol.
It’s like, how you feel is what you are, at least a lot of the time, so you don’t want people fucking with that, for me anyways.

I also feel vulnerable at job interviews. XD And when some dude with a chainsaw thinks it’s awesome to chase me through the woods at night.

Bellatrix's avatar

I’m not a control freak, but I can feel vulnerable when things are happening to me, but I have no control over them. Like when you are in hospital and people are making decisions about you. Or when, something is hurting me but there isn’t anything I can do about it.

AshLeigh's avatar

Sorry, for my last answer. I didn’t have time to explain. Now I guess I will…
I’m on the phone with my best friend right now. I fell in love with him in seventh grade. But he moved to Arkansas two years ago.
You have no idea how long I’ve waited to have this conversation.
“Do you still love me?” he asked… Yes. I do. But can I tell him that?
Everything out in the open. Now he knows… Turns out he feels the same. “AshLeigh, I’ve always loved you. Probably always will. But… You gotta let go. I’m not good for you.”
Please don’t tell me I’m the only one who’s vulnerable… :/

SoupDragon's avatar

In a jungle, naked. Probably.

ucme's avatar

When i’m drunk, I mean, my granny could rape the shit out of my arse & I wouldn’t have a clue.
Until the next morning of course, denture marks on my bell end revealing the previous nights frolics :¬(

CaptainHarley's avatar

When I’m asleep!

Vunessuh's avatar

When I’m deeply and emotionally exposed. Crying in front of someone is a sign of great trust, but it still transitions me out of my comfort zone because revealing such strong, entrenched and painful feelings enough to make me really emotional in front of anybody will always make me feel exposed regardless of how much I love and trust the person with me. So yes, I feel vulnerable and I’ve learned to be very careful regarding who I entrust those feelings with, because if you don’t choose the right person, your vulnerability will be taken advantage of in a heartbeat. So, I usually just cry alone. I mean, my dog is there, but she doesn’t care. lol

@Symbeline Man, I HATE when some random dude thinks it’s cool to chase me with a chainsaw through the woods at night. Hate it!

Cruiser's avatar

Right before my colonoscopy.

CaptainHarley's avatar

@Vunessuh

Well, at least you can hear him coming! : D

angelique_1's avatar

When i let my guard down, and put my heart out through words, or feelings,and people hurt me.

CaptainHarley's avatar

The trick, @angelique_1 , is to not put all your heart or all your feelings out at one time. Open your heart one bit at a time and see what the reaction is. I have never completely opened my heart but to one person, and I’m married to her. : D

kostaweb's avatar

When I am honest. This is why I rarely Am.

rock4ever's avatar

When I’m talking to someone that is as good at getting information out of people as I am.

Mariah's avatar

Having an autoimmune disease means all my health problems are the result of my body attacking itself. I swear there is nothing else in the world that can make a person feel so vulnerable as knowing that your own body isn’t on your side.

@Bellatrix gave a great answer.

yankeetooter's avatar

I only feel vulnerable around people that I trust (although that sometimes backfires), or people that I am really attracted to (who hopefully I trust as well.)

incendiary_dan's avatar

While driving.

downtide's avatar

When I’m having sex.

Cruiser's avatar

When my 15 yr old is driving me around on his spanking brand new driving permit!! HS!!

MRSHINYSHOES's avatar

When I’m picking up my children at school, and there are a lot of little brats running around tussling and fighting, and my shins and kneecaps are totally unprotected! Yikes.

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