5 Boundaries

Boundaries that you need



There are types of boundaries that we need to understand, so we know what we are setting and why.

1. Emotional:
   These are boundaries around inappropriate topics, emotional dumping, and dismissing emotions.
   eg. "This isn't a topic i'm willing to discuss"
   
   
2. Material:
   These are boundaries around possessions, when they can be used & how they are treated.
   eg. "my car cannot be used on weekends"
   
   
3. Time/ Energy:
   These are boundaries around time, lateness, when to contact, favours and free labor.
   eg. "if you're going to be late, please text me to let me know"
   
   
4. Mental:
   These are boundaries for the freedom to have your own thoughts, beliefs, values and opinions.
   eg. "I respect that you disagree with my opinion, but don't force your own"
   
   
5. Physical:
   These are boundaries that can include proximity, touch, public display of affection, unwanted comments regarding appearance or sexuality
   eg. "I don't find comments like that funny"