How to Draw Boundaries With People

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Don't think about boundaries as something you need to do in this big conversation. It can really happen in the moment. I've certainly set boundaries in a very joking way, but it was serious. Don't get so focused on I must have this boundary forever. There are some people who naturally understand something. So don't think you have to have these hard conversations with everyone. Just feel the relationship out sometimes to see who needs certain boundaries and those things don't have to apply to all people.

Telling other people what you want – or need – can be a really difficult thing to do! Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist and New York Times bestselling author who helps people create healthy boundaries with themselves and others, both at work and in personal relationships. In this episode, she talks about why identifying your needs is so important, clarifies what healthy boundaries can look like and shares empowering tools so you can advocate for yourself – and get the treatment you deserve. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts