What are personal boundaries?

Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. A person with healthy boundaries can say “no” to others when they want to, but they are also comfortable opening themselves up to intimacy and close relationships.

However, there are also people who are on the other end of the spectrum when it comes to enforcing personal boundaries. Instead of them being open and available to close relationships, they instead struggle to do so. Which in turn causes them to be overly cautious and closed off to people. This is called having rigid boundaries. A person with this type of boundary system, keeps others at a distance (whether emotionally, physically, or otherwise).

When setting healthy boundaries the first thing you have to do, is identify the areas in your life that need securing. Assessing how you feel from past situations that were uncomfortable or challenging, can give you a starting line. From then on, when faced with the same or different situation, be firm and clear on where you draw the line when someone pushes that boundary.

At the core of establishing a boundary, communication is key. You won’t see change on a matter that you don’t address.

Yes, expressing how we feel, especially in regards to someone crossing a line can be uncomfortable. However, the respect and understanding that comes from doing so is worth it. Your worth it.

The text that this information came from is; therapistaid.com