Ahhh boundaries. They can sometimes be misunderstood and tricky to navigate. I’m guessing this is not shocking news to anyone. Most of us have probably struggled with them at some point. We may be good about implementing limits in some of our relationships and not in others. We may be guilty of overstepping others’ boundaries from time to time. So today we explore boundaries, why they are useful, my top four favorite boundaries, and tips for maintaining them.
What a timely article. I just set a boundary with someone whom I was enjoying connecting with and they decided to end the relationship. I struggled with this all weekend but I know I did the right thing in speaking up about the crossed boundary. We all deserve to feel comfortable and safe in our relationships with others wether they are intimate, professional or platonic. We must also remember that we are not beyond breaching the boundaries of others. That’s how human relations are. We step on each other, we hurt each other purposely or not. I’m learning to communicate clearly and practice compassion for self and others to ensure that I can enjoy healthy connections with them.
Loved this as I never would have thought of these 4. Always thought that Goldilocks was a bit of boundary abuser
What a timely article. I just set a boundary with someone whom I was enjoying connecting with and they decided to end the relationship. I struggled with this all weekend but I know I did the right thing in speaking up about the crossed boundary. We all deserve to feel comfortable and safe in our relationships with others wether they are intimate, professional or platonic. We must also remember that we are not beyond breaching the boundaries of others. That’s how human relations are. We step on each other, we hurt each other purposely or not. I’m learning to communicate clearly and practice compassion for self and others to ensure that I can enjoy healthy connections with them.