We accept their help now, knowing we deserve it. We also know that as we heal ourselves, so do we heal the world. These cords, which look like surgical tubing, extend to chakras in other people with whom we've had relationships. Fear within our relationships forms these cords. The fear may be characterized as co-dependency, attachments, fear of abandonment, or unforgiveness.
Etheric cords act like hoses, with energy directed back and forth between both people.
Therein lies the problem with having them. If the person to whom you are attached is having a life challenge, that person will siphon energy from you. He or she will draw upon your energy supply through the etheric cord. You will then feel drained, without knowing why. Very often, the people you have had sexual relationships with are attached to your sacral chakra.