Just finished Models, quite unclear on the vulnerability part. I know it is covered in the book, but I just can't quite get being vulnerable while not being needy at all. For example, suppose I'm texting with a girl I kinda liked, and the conversation started to get boring or nowhere. I know, the right decision is to stop the conversation right then (I got the date set up). Here's where I'm confused; I wanted to talk about the new rock-ass Civil Wars trailer and wanted to know if she liked it too, but at the same time, I just want the conversation to not stop, which is I know, needy. Also, when I talk about the new cool trailer, I'm both expressing myself and my hobbies AND expecting her either to be excited or straight out bored, which is from what I've learned reaction seeking (needy).

Have lurked this sub since long time ago, but this concept never really fit into my head that well.