Fear wariness

Wary

Also known as guarded, leery, vigilant

Strength 2 of 4

Guard up around a person or situation that seems risky, holding something back and ready to pull away the moment it starts to feel unsafe.

In the body

Body angled slightly away
Arms held close
Eyes tracking every move

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

Trust Safety Space

Softer and stronger

Often confused with

Wary keeps its guard up in case of harm; suspicious goes further, doubting that things are what they seem.

See also