Wearing your heart on your sleeve..

Putting ourselves out there...

As I was sitting in class with my friend, she started to complain about the way she approaches relationships and how she always ends up hurt. She dives in head first and acts clingy. She's completely aware she's coming off a bit too strong, yet she doesn't mind it. Why do some girls do this? To me, I like to take it lightly in the beginning of a relationship. I think it's necessary in the beginning to keep your guard up and make your "SO" work for your trust and love. But does it work?

Which way do you like to proceed into something new? Wearing your heart or your sleeve or keeping a decent amount of distance?