There is a strange comfort in calling something a “boundary.”
It sounds healthy, mature, and self-aware. Sometimes, though, it is simply a nicer word for not wanting to deal with something uncomfortable.
Of course, boundaries matter. You can say no, ask for space, and decide what you will or will not tolerate. But there is a difference between protecting your peace and avoiding every difficult conversation.
Here are five things that can sometimes cross that line.
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