
Jillian on Love How To Love Yourself and Have Healthy Boundaries with Mark Groves
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Aug 21, 2023 Jillian welcomes Mark Groves, author and human connection specialist, to discuss topics such as healthy boundaries, heartbreak, and getting back together with your ex. They explore attachment styles, self-perception, toxic manipulation, and the significance of self-trust and treating oneself as sacred. They also talk about celebrating endings, prioritizing happiness, rebuilding trust, and the benefits of dating abstinence for self-awareness.
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From Nice Guy To Relationship Researcher
- Mark recounts moving from being a people-pleasing 'nice guy' to studying relationships after betrayals and breakups in his teens and twenties.
- His shift into researching influence, psychology and positive relationships became a public practice and form of personal healing.
Boundaries Build Self-Worth
- Boundaries and self-worth have a symbiotic relationship: setting boundaries deposits into your self-worth bank.
- The initial act of boundary-setting may create distance but restores your sense of self.
Declare Boundaries Clearly
- Do declare and practice boundaries with clear language and expect the process to matter more than the immediate outcome.
- Do view boundaries as attractive because they signal a grounded self and invite healthier connection.

