Why are boundaries important? 🤔 They're a foundational element of strong relationships — both platonic and romantic. They tell us what is and isn’t OK in our relationships and are an expression of self-respect. Whether at work, school, home, or in the community, boundaries help us be our full and best selves — which is something we always want to celebrate. Boundaries come in many different forms — here's an overview with real examples: - Emotional boundaries: "I feel close and connected to my loved ones, but I don’t absorb their emotions. When my partner is angry, for example, I don’t automatically feel angry. Instead, I feel empathy." - Physical boundaries: "I don’t feel comfortable hugging new people. Instead, I extend my hand to shake when we’re introduced." - Intellectual boundaries: "Some of my friends have very different political views than me. I can respect our differences and don’t feel the need to argue with them or convince them to think the same way I do." - Sexual boun...