The psychology of being vulnerable

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The psychology of being vulnerable

We all fear being vulnerable, but research confirms that others view our vulnerability more positively than we perceive our own. Experts call this the โ€˜beautiful mess effectโ€™.

In various scenarios, people consistently saw their own vulnerability negatively, but were more positive about that of others, apparently because we see them in a more abstract light.

The study backs up the idea that what might feel like vulnerability on the inside looks like courage on the outside.

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