Boundaries

What Is a Boundary?

A BOUNDARY is a definite place where your responsibility ends and another person's begins. It stops you from doing things for others that they should do for themselves.

A BOUNDARY also prevents you from rescuing someone from the consequences of their destructive behavior that they need to experience in order to grow.

Boundaries need to be based on personal values and needs. They help in leading a meaningful life by guiding adequate use of time and resources, protecting mental space, and ensuring psychological well being.

The dictionary meaning: 'boundary' is something that indicates bounds or limits. A territory or a line that should not 'be crossed.

It is very important to know your personal boundaries in a relationship to ensure that you are treated with respect and your identity is safeguarded.

Everything in Life has boundaries. Country, marriage, family.

Boundaries in Relationships define your limits to tolerate any action. It also refers to taking responsibility for your actions and one another's feelings.

Types of Boundaries

Physical Boundaries: protect my personal space and body
Emotional Boundaries: protect my thoughts and feelings
Verbal Boundaries: protect how we speak and what we discuss
Time Boundaries: protect how I spend my time
Work Boundaries: protect my limits in the workplace
Spiritual Boundaries: protect my values and what I believe in
Financial Boundaries: protect my finances and assets
Sexual Boundaries: protect my safety and preferences

Tags: boundaries, emotional and mental health, relationships