Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2753: The Nice Person's Guide to Setting Boundaries by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on Protecting Your Peace and Energy
Oct 5, 2025
Explore the art of setting healthy boundaries without guilt. Learn how to recognize when your limits are crossed and the importance of expressing your true feelings. Discover strategies like offering options instead of immediate refusals and praising respectful behavior to reinforce positive interactions. The discussion emphasizes the power of ignoring negative comments as a boundary tactic. Join in for insightful tips on protecting your peace while maintaining supportive relationships.
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Feelings Reveal Boundary Violations
- Uncomfortable feelings like resentment or anger often signal crossed boundaries rather than random mood swings.
- Identifying the underlying emotion (sadness, hurt, shame, fear) clarifies your bottom line and what you need to change.
Offer Clear Alternatives
- Offer alternatives instead of a flat no so the other person feels a choice and learns new ways to ask next time.
- Explain constraints (notice, privacy, help) and set clear expectations for future requests.
Reinforce What You Want
- Praise people when they respect your limits to reinforce the behavior and teach future boundaries.
- Be specific about what you appreciate so they know what to repeat next time.