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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.

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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