Love, Vulnerability and the Masks We Wear!

Love doesn’t come around often - some people only experience it once in their lifetime. Sometimes, you think you know what love is until you meet someone who changes everything.

Kedy Kutt

3/21/20252 min read

man and woman standing and touching foreheads during golden hour
man and woman standing and touching foreheads during golden hour

Suddenly, you realize, I have never felt this strongly about anyone before. Love can be complex and it’s easy to mistake other emotions for the real thing.

Some confuse attraction with love. Others mistake attachment for love. But how do you truly know if you love someone, or if you just like the idea of being in a relationship?

How does love feel for you?

Falling in Love: Beyond Just a Feeling

We don’t fall in love with someone’s looks, their achievements, or even their words - we fall in love with how they make us feel. It’s about the depth of our connection, the comfort in being our true selves, and the small, unspoken moments that make us smile.

Love allows us to open our hearts and let the light in. But when challenges arise, we have a choice: do we keep that light shining and work through the difficulties, or do we shut it out and suppress our feelings?

Vulnerability: A Bridge or a Barrier?

Being authentic and showing vulnerability often brings people closer together. But for some, vulnerability feels like a weakness - a loss of control. It’s scary to open up because it means trusting someone with your heart.

Yes, they could break it. But what if they don’t?

  • What if they love you even more for being your true, authentic self?

  • What if they embrace all of you?

  • Would that feel overwhelming, or would it feel like the freedom to finally let go of the mask?

Are You Wearing a Mask Without Realizing It?

For many, pretending to be "fine" or "strong" becomes second nature. But at what cost? Love isn’t about playing a role - it’s about being seen, truly seen, and loved for who you are.

So, ask yourself:

  • Are you holding back parts of yourself out of fear?

  • Have you been wearing a mask for so long that it has become your identity?

  • What would it feel like to be completely open and accepted?

Real love isn’t about perfection. It’s about trust, depth, and the courage to show up as your true self. When you let go of the need to control how you’re perceived, you create space for something real—something that doesn’t just look like love, but feels like it.

And isn’t that what we’re all searching for?