# @rulahealth on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-V1kRAxxxH
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33555754-rulahealth-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-08-06T20:04:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rula Health (@rulahealth) — https://gondola.cc/rulahealth

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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 boundaries: "It takes me some time to warm up to new sexual partners, and I like to take things slow. I’m able to proactively articulate the level of intimacy I’m comfortable with when the need arises and stay within my comfort level."
- Time boundaries: "I can say 'no' to requests for my time or attention when saying 'yes' would not be best for my well-being. I don’t feel the need to justify the decision to put myself first."

Dive in deeper with the link in bio, where we're going over all the steps necessary to set healthy boundaries in your relationships.

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