What Do You Wish All Men Knew About Boundaries

What Do You Wish All Men Knew About Boundaries?

Dear men, boundaries won’t ruin your romantic relationships. While the person (spouse, children, friend, or employer) you are setting boundaries with maybe defiantat the beginning, stay focused on what you want. Boundaries promote happy, healthy relationships.

How Would You Define Healthy Boundaries?

Healthy boundaries are guidelines that control our relationships with people around us, including friends, children, spouses, and employers. They protect our emotional and physical well-being. At the same time, they help us connect with others healthily.

What Are Some Examples of Setting Healthy Boundaries in A Relationship?

  • Expressing your feelings rather than bottling them up
  • Creating physical distance when your partner speaks with a disrespectful tone
  • Refusing to take responsibility for your partner’s emotions

What Are the Dos and Don’ts of Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships?

Do’s

Understand Your Own Boundaries

Learning and understanding your own boundaries will help you stay calm even in the most unpleasant situations.

Respect Other People’s Boundaries

Respect other people’s boundaries by using the right body language and communication. This makes them take your boundaries seriously too.

Don’ts

Don’t Use silent treatment

The silent treatment may not help you get what you want. It only makes things worse.

Don’t Make Assumptions About Other People’s Needs or Wants

It is important to know what exactly people want from you and communicate it time if you are capable of fulfilling those needs or wants.

Elena Ognivtseva
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