Being afraid to get hurt can bring about many frightening emotions when in a relationship. People put up emotional walls to protect themselves from heartache and often times shut the other partner out. This can create trouble in a relationship and prevent it from thriving in a healthy manner. Making a relationship work when you're scared to get hurt is at times difficult, but definitely not impossible, especially if you truly love your partner. Here are some tips for getting past the hurt and opening yourself up to a new relationship that has the potential to offer you a lifetime of happiness.

"You were scared
I was in shock
Had waited months for this night
Thought it would be our salvation
Not the cause of a fight
Seeing you..."

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Best Wishes,
LW

When tragedy comes into our life it usually refuses to leave. Even when the initial feelings wear off, we are left with underlying feelings and memories that never seem to completely go away. These fears can many times hold us back, but what most ladies don't understand is that embracing these fears can also lead to healing, just in its own natural time.