By “boundaries” I mean the delineation between two…
““By “boundaries” I mean the delineation between two people’s responsibilities for their own problems. People in a healthy relationship with strong boundaries will take responsibility for their own values and problems and not take responsibility for their partner’s values and problems. People in a toxic relationship with poor or no boundaries will regularly avoid responsibility for their own problems and/or take responsibility for their partner’s problems. What””
About This Quote
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Boundaries separate personal responsibilities; healthy relationships respect them, toxic ones blur them.
In simple terms: Clear personal responsibility improves relationships.
Set and respect personal boundaries.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendships
- work teams
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do you claim for others?
- How can you reinforce healthy boundaries?
Boundaries can be hard to enforce without communication.