People view you based on how you view yourself, evaluating your status relative to others. Setting and enforcing boundaries is crucial as it reflects how you feel about yourself. When someone treats you poorly, setting boundaries shows self-respect. It is a reciprocal relationship between self-worth and boundaries; respecting oneself enables boundary enforcement, while setting boundaries enhances self-respect. Boundaries serve as a reflection of one's self-worth, indicating the need to protect time, energy, and values for individuals with high self-worth.