Have you ever felt angry or hurt because of something your partner said or did? Setting healthy boundaries can help you protect your emotional energy and deepen the connection within your relationship. Boundaries are the guidelines we set about our expectations, availability, and energy. Because boundaries communicate how we feel, they prevent us from overcommitting or feeling resentful. They also help give others guidelines on how to treat you. They do not have to be hard, aggressive rules. Setting boundaries allows us to be transparent with our partner about how we feel so that we can have a deeper, longer, lasting relationship. The word boundary might be interpreted as pushing someone away. It is better described as an invitation to let your partner in to learn more about you and your needs. Setting boundaries with your partner can improve the strength of your relationship. Not only are you inviting your partner to learn m...
You've come to a fork in the road and you stop. You are unsure about your direction, your future and you start to question your life.