"Boundaries are an expression of needs We all have personal limits defined by what we need. For instance, I need eight hours of sleep each night. This need determines when I go to sleep. If I attend a gathering, my need for sleep may also determine when I leave. In relationships, certain individual needs are essential for the relationship to function-when they go unmet, the relationship becomes strained."
"Boundaries determine where we end and where others begin Like a fence between two houses, a boundary designates personal limits-whether physical, emotional, or psychological. Boundaries define the scope of a relationship by clarifying what is acceptable and what is off limits at any given time. Healthy boundaries are not rigid rules but part of an ongoing relational dance that may involve mutual adjustment or negotiation as a relationship evolves."
Boundaries communicate the limits required for an individual to sustainably participate in a relationship. They are expressions of personal needs that determine behaviors, such as sleep requirements influencing when someone leaves a gathering. When individual needs that support a relationship go unmet, the relationship becomes strained. Boundaries are not personal attacks; they simply state what is necessary for a relationship to function. Boundaries mark where one person ends and another begins, covering physical, emotional, and psychological limits. Healthy boundaries are flexible and evolve through negotiation and mutual adjustment. Respect for boundaries builds trust and allows relationships to grow.
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