What are boundaries
Boundaries, as the word suggests, are certain limits which shows where one thing ends and other begins. In relationships, boundaries help both partners to understand what thing or behaviours would be acceptable. Personal boundaries are important help your partner to understand how you wish to be treated and helps in building a healthy relationship.
Important boundaries needed
Boundaries in social relations
Boundaries in conflict resolution
Ways of communication
Responsibility of emotions
Social Media boundaries
Boundaries in sexual relation
Doing things for each other
Responsibility in the relationship
Warning signs of unhealthy boundaries
Experiencing a lot of guilt and anxiousness
Often being blamed for partner's difficult emotions
Feeling like a victim
Feeling disrespected and under appreciated
Feeling fearful of hurting others emotions
Difficulty in sharing honest opinion
Unable to speak up when treated badly
Constantly making sacrifice at your own expense
Feeling exhausted and compelled to do things
How to set boundaries
Know what behaviours are acceptable to you
Know your needs for personal space & growth
Know what makes you un/comfortable
Choose how much private information you want to share
Take responsibility of your feelings and actions
Communicate your boundaries assertively, clearly and confidently
Talk about it in the situation when required
Decide and follow on consequences when boundaries are violated
Ask your partner about their boundaries
How to respect other's boundaries
Be aware of your thoughts and emotions
Avoid blaming or calling names
Take responsibility of your emotional experiences
Respect their feelings when they share about it
Communicate assertively
Remember, everyone has different boundaries
P.S. If you hesitate or fear talking about your boundaries and preferences with your partner, take the blame on yourself because you fear they will react with anger or violence, that's a red flag and you must evaluate how healthy is the relationship.
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