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Build a Strong Foundation with Notion: The Significance of Setting Boundaries in Relationships.
As a kid, we were all experts in boundary-setting. “Hands off my sandwich,” “Don’t even think about touching my toys,” and “My clothes are off-limits, buddy!” — These were just a few of the rules we all enforced with military precision.
But when it comes to relationships, some people think it’s time to throw all those boundaries out the window and welcome a stranger into our hearts with open arms. While that sounds lovely, it’s also a recipe for disaster. I mean, would you let a total stranger walk into your house and rearrange your furniture without permission? Of course not! So why would you let them into your life without some healthy boundaries in place?
In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of setting boundaries, especially from the get-go, and how to do so as a couple to foster healthy relationships.
So what are boundaries?
Boundaries are basically limits we set in relationships on what is acceptable and what is not. It’s basically a fancy name for Dos and Don’ts. Just like the velvet rope at the club, or the yellow tape at a crime scene there are times when we are not allowed to cross over. Boundaries help to define our interactions with people. In relationships, we’re told to open our hearts and…
