5 Boundaries to Set in Relationships & 3 Ways to Use Them Effectively
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Oct 21, 2022
Setting boundaries in relationships can dramatically enhance self-worth and mutual respect. The discussion highlights the consequences of breaking one's own limits and the need for self-awareness in establishing new boundaries. Five essential boundaries are outlined, including friendship, financial, and alone time boundaries. A three-step process for articulating and communicating these boundaries offers practical insights. The importance of clear communication helps foster healthier, more independent connections among partners.
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Setting Healthy Boundaries
Avoid saying "yes" when you want to say "no" in relationships.
This often stems from people-pleasing and fear of conflict.
insights INSIGHT
Hidden Boundary Issues
Saying "no" when you desire to say "yes" can also indicate unhealthy boundaries.
This might be a way to manipulate or create distance.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Controlling Behavior
Jay Shetty shares an example of a friend whose boyfriend restricts her time with friends.
He expects constant contact, hindering her independence.
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In 'Eight Rules of Love', Jay Shetty offers a comprehensive guide to navigating every stage of romance, from first dates to breakups. The book emphasizes the importance of self-love, mutual growth, and intentional effort in relationships. It provides practical advice and exercises inspired by ancient Vedic principles and modern psychology.
Today, I will be sharing about setting boundaries in our relationships. When we aren’t used to setting them, we may find it difficult to start setting one. Having one makes us value our self worth so much more and will help encourage others to treat us with respect.
I start by talking about the consequences of breaking our boundaries, especially with the boundaries we had for our old self, how we should start becoming aware of them and build up new ones, and then start sharing these boundaries to our partner to let them understand where we stand. We also have the five types of boundaries we should start practicing.
Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:12 Setting boundaries in relationships
00:06:42 What happens when we break our own boundaries
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