A part of me is always surprised when people express the idea that they can't be walking on eggshells around someone. Granted, there are people who demand that as a power move, and that's vile to deal with, but I've found them to be rare. 

Substantial relationships require effort. For me, that's never seemed like a problem or a burden. To care about someone means wanting to understand their needs and issues. It feels like an honour to be trusted with the knowledge of where a person is vulnerable. I'm glad to have opportunities to step up, to help, to hold the right space and to do the right things. Tell me about the eggshells, and I will dance carefully around them to the very best of my ability.

Most things in this life depend a lot on how you invest in them. Some things are more rewarding than others, but without the willingness to invest wholeheartedly, most things can only ever be dull. You can spend your whole life running around in search of excitement, adventure, love, success or anything else you fancy and mostly not finding it. The person who invests themselves in being excited, or loving or living a successful life on their own terms will find those things all the time in their life.

Waiting for the prize to magically come to you is seldom a good strategy. In most things, what we get out depends heavily on what we put in. The treasures of intimacy aren't available if you don't want to be exposed and vulnerable, and aren't willing to invest profound care and attention in another being. 

Tell me about the eggshells. I want to be careful with the people around me. I am tired with my whole soul of the relentless individualism that defines such things as impositions or inconveniences. No one is imposing on me if they ask for the specific care and consideration that they need. I am glad to be asked.