Respecting boundaries is important because it helps you feel safe, comfortable, and in control of your time, energy, and space. It also helps you maintain healthy relationships and protect your mental health.
I think as you get older, boundaries become more important and you become more self-aware with what is and is not acceptable.
Boundaries are important in all aspects of life: careers, friendships, romantic relationships, and even with family.
There are so many benefits to setting and respecting boundaries for yourself:
• Feel safe and comfortable: You can feel comfortable in your relationships and know when someone is crossing your boundaries
• Improve relationships: You can teach others how to respect you and build stronger relationships
• Protect your mental health: You can avoid burnout, stress, and depression, and feel more resilient
• Feel in control: You can feel more in control of your time, energy, and space
• Promote self-respect: You can feel more confident and self-assured, and know your value in relationships
• Express your needs: You can communicate what you need and what you find acceptable or unacceptable
• Prevent resentment: You can avoid feeling overwhelmed, taken advantage of, or resentful
Setting boundaries requires self-awareness and the ability to be assertive.
I found this great article that explains what boundaries are, why it’s important to set them, and exactly how to set them.
Everyone wants to be respected, but if you can’t give respect, how can you expect to receive it?
If someone tells you their boundaries and explains how important they are to them, RESPECT THEM!! If you truly “care” about someone, in any capacity, it isn’t hard to respect their boundaries.
A person can only take so much disrespect before they just give up. Everyone has a breaking point. Crossing (or completely disregarding) someone’s boundaries is one the easiest way to lose someone.
Don’t be surprised, or play “victim” when someone chooses to respect themselves and walk away from your disrespect.
Do you have any boundaries set for yourself? Do you find it hard for people to respect these boundaries? How to you manage the disrespect?
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