Establishing healthy boundaries can vastly improve relationships both at home and at work.
“Don’t be afraid to assert yourself. It takes courage to set boundaries, as it can be fraught with difficulties and you might worry about how you will be perceived. Show compassion for both you and your colleague and work out what will enable you both to feel that you are getting what you need in the relationship.
“When it comes to setting boundaries in a relationship, start by working out what your own boundaries are. Reflect on your life and your relationship. Draw up lists of what is important for you in a relationship, what are you comfortable with? What are you irritated by? And what is a definite no for you?
“Talk to your partner. Schedule time to talk, free of distractions, about the relationship and the boundaries in it. Ensure that ‘blame’ is taken out of the discussion and you both focus on expressing how you are feeling. Each brings their list of boundaries to share and discuss. Compare where there is similarity and where there is difference. Ensure you are each listened to and understood.
“Have a regular check-in. It is important to ensure that the boundaries are maintained and continue to be respected or they will be tested and breached. Schedule a weekly meeting to each discuss what has gone well and what still needs improvement. Continue until there has been sufficient improvement on all the boundaries.”
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