Communication is the Key to Connection: How to Know If You’re Safe to Open Up

In dating, relationships, or even casual connection, communication is how we determine safety. It’s how we assess: Can I trust this person? Can I express my needs? Is there space for real intimacy here?

But communication isn't just about talking. It’s about gathering information—and interpreting that information through mindfulness and curiosity.

So how do we communicate in a way that helps us feel safe, seen, and understood?