It makes us vulnerable and opens up the idea that we might have to rely on someone else to help us. That's scary. I struggle with asking for help but I'm getting better at it. Most people do have your best interests at heart and want to do everything they can to help you. i've learned that recieving the help I need over-rides any fear I have about being hurt in the process. Because reality is, you will get hurt. Things won't always go the way you want them to. But that's life and all we can do is learn from those experiences.