Relationship Counseling
It is essential we maintain healthy boundaries in order to have effective relationships. Here are some tips that will allow you to focus on strengthening healthy boundaries and reducing unhealthy ones.
Healthy Relationship Boundaries:
- Be assertive and respectful when stating opinions, thoughts and feelings
- Say Yes or No without feeling guilty
- Take responsibility for your actions
- Have an equal partnership where responsibility and power are shared
Unhealthy Relationship Boundaries:
- Going against personal values to please others
- Letting others define you
- Expecting others to fill your needs
- Feeling bad or guilty when you say No