A few notes about boundaries:
Heather225
February 19th
I've been doing some reading (and self-reminding) on setting boundaries today and wanted to share. If you set a boundary and someone reacts poorly, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It often means the boundary was necessary. Here is why:
- When someone is used to having unlimited access to your time, energy, or space, a boundary feels like something is being taken away from them.
- Healthy relationships rely on two distinct individuals. If someone is uncomfortable with your "no," it suggests they were overly reliant on your "yes" to regulate their own emotions or life.
- Friction is natural when gears shift. That friction is not a sign of failure; this is the heat generated by change!
Stand firm. Discomfort is not proof that you are wrong. You are teaching them how to treat the new you.
Do you agree with these points? Do you have personal experience or words of wisdom for someone who may be reading this and feeling anxious about setting their own boundaries? Please leave comments!
toughTiger6481
February 19th
@Heather225
these are good points and i would encourage anyone setting boundaries to stand your ground,
there is a reason they push back because they were used to getting their way.
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@toughTiger6481
💯!!
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Amanda84
February 19th
@Heather225
Excellent and much needed points 🩷🤗
SOULANDSCIENCE
February 20th
@Heather225
Very true.
Healthy relationships do not thrive on total accessibility; they thrive on the clarity of established and respected boundaries.
YOU CANNOT HAVE "WE" WITHOUT TWO DISTINCT "I's"
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@SOULANDSCIENCE
you're actually so right! thanks for sharing the wisdom!
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