Do you find yourself being a push-over or giving in to other people needs before your own? Do you allow others to talk down to you without sticking up for yourself? If so, you may need to create boundaries. Boundaries protect your well-being and help you maintain a healthy balance between your own needs and the needs of others. They prevent you from feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or resentful.

Boundaries in a relationship are like a democratic agreement between two people. Similarly, in a healthy relationship, both partners have the right to express their needs, desires, and limitations. By setting boundaries, both partners are essentially agreeing to respect each other.