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Interpersonal Boundaries Basics
Set and keep healthy boundaries
This guide explains setting interpersonal boundaries: notice your limits, state them clearly and briefly, reinforce with actions, and handle pushback calmly while protecting your wellbeing.
- boundaries
- communication
- assertiveness
- wellbeing
- limits
Notice your limits
Pay attention to situations that drain you or feel unsafe; define what needs to change.
State them clearly
Use short statements like 'No, I can't do that' without excessive justification.
Follow through
Enforce boundaries with actions (leave, end call) if they're not respected.
Handle pushback
Stay calm, restate once, and disengage if needed; safety first.
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