Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Objective: Learn to establish and communicate boundaries to ensure mutual respect and understanding.

What Are Boundaries?

Boundaries define what you are comfortable with and what you expect from your partner in terms of behavior, communication, and commitment.

Steps to Set Healthy Boundaries:

1. Reflect on Your Needs:
   1. Consider what makes you feel respected, valued, and emotionally safe.
2. Communicate Clearly and Early:
   1. Use “I” statements to express your boundaries. For example:
      1. “I need time to recharge after work before I’m ready to talk.”
3. Be Consistent:
   1. Reinforce boundaries if they are crossed, and follow through with any consequences if necessary.

Key Takeaway: Healthy boundaries strengthen trust and reduce misunderstandings in relationships.