“I was never comfortable setting boundaries for myself in my past relationships, even with my family. Now I know how to do that in a healthy way and I’ve been able to create those necessary boundaries with the people in my life.” – Sojourner Center Participant
Boundaries are an integral part of all healthy relationships.
They help minimize conflict and establish a precedent for what two people expect from each other. Many roadblocks can prevent people from upholding their personal boundaries or even setting them in the first place. These barriers can include fear of rejection, abandonment, confrontation or simply not knowing how.
Here are five tips to help you set boundaries in your own life.
- Be clear about what you want.
- Be direct and don’t apologize for your needs.
- Expect resistance and don’t let it deter you.
- Remember that setting boundaries is an ongoing process.
- Set boundaries for your own well-being, not to control other.
January 2023
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