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Boundaries can be physical, emotional, intellectual, time-based, material and others. The key is to identify your needs, values, and how they can be ensured in the best possible manner. Rigid boundaries prevent openness and vulnerability. While they may come from a place of protecting self from rejection and hurt by distancing others, it often leads to a lack of intimacy in relationships. Porous boundaries can lead to enmeshment of self with others. It may look like oversharing, emotional unloading, lack of assertiveness, and need to comply with others. Healthy boundaries reflect an awareness of one's identity, needs, and values. It allows maintaining meaningful relationships while respecting self and others.

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Published by Betterlyf, 2021-08-13 04:37:31

Types of Boundaries

Boundaries can be physical, emotional, intellectual, time-based, material and others. The key is to identify your needs, values, and how they can be ensured in the best possible manner. Rigid boundaries prevent openness and vulnerability. While they may come from a place of protecting self from rejection and hurt by distancing others, it often leads to a lack of intimacy in relationships. Porous boundaries can lead to enmeshment of self with others. It may look like oversharing, emotional unloading, lack of assertiveness, and need to comply with others. Healthy boundaries reflect an awareness of one's identity, needs, and values. It allows maintaining meaningful relationships while respecting self and others.

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Boundaries

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What Is
Boundary?

Boundaries need to be based
on personal values and

needs. They help in leading
a meaningful life by guiding

adequate use of time and
resources, protecting mental

space, and ensuring
psychological well being.

Types of Boundaries

Rigid Boundary

Avoid Intimacy and close
relationships.
Unlikely to ask for help.
Keep others at a distance to avoid
the possibility of rejection.

Porous Boundary

Overshares personal information.
Difficulty saying 'no' to the request of
others.
Fear rejection if they do not comply
with others.

Healthy Boundaries

Values own opinion.
Accepting when others say no to them.
Knows personal wants and needs and
can communicate them.

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