You’re always measuring: what to share, what to hold back. Love is great when it’s easy, but when it’s messy you shut down. That voice in your head—“maybe they’ll reject me”—plays before you speak. You overthink texts: read into the delay, reframe the tone. And sometimes you walk away feeling unseen, even in full‑on company.

Authentic relationships heal. They help you stay yourself. When you hide or perform, you lose parts of you. And that costs joy, peace, a sense of belonging. In Indian urban life, expectations from family, partner, friends often clash—the “what people think” layer muddies what you need. Getting relational health isn’t optional; it shapes the quality of your life, how safe you feel speaking up, resting in love.

Start small: tell someone something vulnerable—a fear, a mistake, a want. See what shifts. Notice how you feel afterward. Observe your boundaries: where do you feel peace vs irritation vs exhaustion? Those are clues. Reach out with intent: set one conversation you want to have, maybe an apology, maybe a request. It may feel risky, but clarity often comes after the risk.

Therapy offers a mirror—reflecting what you can't see in yourself. You learn patterns you’ve inherited, relational wounds you hide. You practise saying what you need, not what you think others want to hear. You rebuild the capacity to stay seen, even when relationships disappoint. Over time, you find that being you is enough—not defensible, not hidden.