Physical safety is the form we tend to consider the most, and typically we fear harm from outside sources. But sometimes you don’t need to be on the lookout for other people- you may need to protect yourself from yourself. 

When we become emotionally upset we can become irrational. With irrational thoughts come irrational actions, and before you know it you could unintentionally harm yourself- which leads to the importance of emotional safety.

Emotional safety is the key factor when pursuing any relationship; its being able to be unapologetically you! And I know that’s a message you’ve probably heard a plethora of times growing up whether it is from your caregivers, kid's tv shows (shoutout to Bluey), or even your true friends. 

Notice how I said, true friends? Yes, you’ll meet many people along your journey of life but that doesn’t mean they’re always the right piece to your puzzle and that's okay! Maybe you’ve already had a bad apple or two in your batch but don’t become a shut-in. This article by First Things First is great for giving a crash course on emotional safety, and Love is Respect is a great site for safety tips in relationships.