Requirements for Trust
I was thinking about why I don't feel comfortable talking about how I struggle with mental health with some people, but with others I feel comfortable doing it. I think it fully just boils down too knowing that the other person has been in similar situations, and they feel comfortable telling you about it.
With the person that I'm talking to now, they've opened up about some stuff, and have been comfortable talking about difficult moments and things they're struggling with. With some other friends, I don't feel that way. I can't really think of any times they've reached out for support the way they mention it's fine for me to.
I feel like inherently I can't trust this, because I'll always have the fear that I am being too much for them. If someone also opens up to me and does similar things, I'm not afraid of burdening them with my issues because it's a two-way street.
I think vulnerability is necessary for internet connection.