Sometimes, and very unfortunately, human nature in man to want to see others fall in order to make themselves feel better. However, if we come from the perspective of measuring our standards to "ourselves only," and not others-- and who God made us having the mentality that all creation is lovely, beautiful, and wonderfully made as scripture tells us-- then we will increase in our self-esteem and be less likely to want to see others fall to make ourselves feel better. Remember: Love hopes, believes all things, and believes the best in others, even through their weaknesses.
On the caution side of this if we share our weakness with someone leaning on them in (co-dependence to solve our every problem) we are not displaying our godly faith and independence as we should be. They will not respect us later, which is our fault. We can ask others for prayer and support as long as we do so in a healthy manner.
Lastly, the best time to tell "all" of our weaknesses is when God has overcome through us as a testimony to others of what God can do! (2 Corinthians 13) ---- Food For Thought----
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