Would you give them the keys to your nervous system?

Being in a relationship means giving someone direct access to your nervous system. You give your time... and your heart... AND your inner regulation. In the beginning, it’s easy to romanticize. But once the masks fall away and the relationship gets real… does it still feel like it deeply honors you to keep this person that close? And do they fully consent to loving the whole, real, vulnerable you? You get to choose who you give that access to. And if you’re not sure what you need to give full-body, soul-level consent… Let’s figure that out together.