When a person places him or herself in a position in which he or she might be exploited by another, and does so willingly with the trust that another person will not take advantage of them, they are experiencing a state of

vulnerability

Explanation:

When an individual is vulnerable, it means that he/she is being exposed to the possibility of being physically or emotionally wounded.

Usually individuals place themselves in a position of vulnerability in a relationship when they have a very high degree of affection for the other person and assume the risk of being emotionally exposed.

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