How do you know when a relationship(friends or lovers) reaches the point when you can honestly open up?

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Well personally I didn't really know, but as time went by and I got to know her better I felt I could tell her more and more about me. Now she knows just about everything there is to know. So I guess it's a gradual thing and everyone has their own moment when they feel they can really open up.

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Debra27	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 9:14PM I am a pretty open person, maybe too much so, but I don't really hold much back. That's just how I roll. Sometimes it doesn't work out too well, but many times it is okay. Rated: +1Vote for this!
mizzbutterfly	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 9:30PM I would say when you see each other as a partner/friend for the long term. And you begin to plan things together. I think it would be when they open up to you first. Then you can trust them and know that they trust you. In a relationship, it could be when He/She sees you not looking your best,smelling your best,or feeling your best then you would know that this person really cares for you. =) Rated: +1Vote for this!
NowSure	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 9:49PM I think there is a lot to be said for gut instinct. I usually find if I feel like I can trust someone, I can. However, we are not all tuned into others in the same way - so: - does the person open up/ trust you with personal stuff? - do they give you their time generously and without conditions? - do they display a concern for others, and worry about hurting them? Then again, just remember that nobody's perfect, so anyone can slip up at times. At those times, you need to try to forgive, like they may need to forgive you sometime. Rated: +1Vote for this!
buddyholly	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 10:08PM When the other person can talk about experiences that might be embarrassing or painful to remember, then I feel safe enough to open up a little bit. Rated: +1Vote for this!
rusted	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 10:39PM It happens gradually. Show me a little and I'll show you a little. If nobody gets hurt, then repeat. Rated: +1Vote for this!
CodyForrester	Posted Jun 27th, 2009 at 11:05PM I usually wait till they give me the password to the bank account, and I'm thousands of miles away. Rated: +1Vote for this!
Lululee	Posted Jun 28th, 2009 at 1:21PM you should be honest from day one then nobody gets hurt. Rated: +1Vote for this!

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