Safety in relationships is a fundamental condition for its health. It creates the bedrock for trust and, from there, vulnerability. It’s what makes intimacy. It’s what makes it real. Without it, our relationships will feel unstable, scary, and stifling. Relational safety helps provide us with emotional security. It lets us know that it’s okay to be who we are fully when we’re with each other. That we are free to express ourselves in pure form without fear.