We all build walls. They’re meant to protect us from pain, rejection, and disappointment. But over time, these same walls that keep hurt out also keep help, love, and motivation from getting in. In relationships, personal or professional, learning to break down those walls is the key to true connection and growth. Why We Build Walls Our brains are wired for protection. When we’ve been hurt, rejected, or failed before, we instinctively build emotional barriers to avoid it happ