It might take a few tries to learn what will and won’t work for you — that’s okay. Take the time you need, but put stop losses in place so you don’t lose everything while exploring yourself, your values, and your needs.
Someone asked if I could give an example, and here is my response:
Great question. Essentially, you want to ensure you maintain your boundaries, listen to your intuition, and trust your instincts. When you’re exploring different people in various relationship types, you’re going to learn a lot about yourself, what you will and won’t accept, and who you are. During this time you may present yourself to be having very open energy; some people may try to take advantage of that. Keep your boundaries in place. Trust your instincts. Trust your body’s reaction if something feels off. If you’re ever unsure of a person or a decision, take a moment to pause and step away to think through it. Distance creates clarity. Slowing down creates clarity. Stop losses = your boundaries, instincts, and standards.