Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2476: Boundaries in Relationships by Lisa Merlo-Booth
Feb 5, 2025
Lisa Merlo-Booth, a relationship expert, shares her valuable insights on the crucial role of boundaries in fostering healthy connections. She likens boundaries to a protective shield against negativity, allowing for personal well-being. The conversation emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between harmful criticism and constructive feedback. Merlo-Booth encourages listeners to maintain their emotional space, ensuring that external mood swings don’t spiral into their own. Learn how to create respectful interactions while promoting personal growth through effective boundary-setting.
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Boundaries as Protection
- Boundaries act as a protective filter, discerning truth from negativity.
- This allows constructive feedback while deflecting harmful comments.
Filtering Information
- Evaluate incoming comments by asking, "Is this true for me?".
- If not, dismiss it without defensiveness or reaction.
Tom's Bad Day
- Tom, having a bad day, mistreats his dog, demonstrating misplaced anger.
- This highlights how negativity is often projected onto others, not a reflection of their worth.
