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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
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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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