The longer an ongoing conflict goes unresolved, the more likely that it will be compounded by subsequent events in the conflict situation. The original issue is carried forward into new situations and the other person is painted with a broad brush of negative associations and assumptions. The problem is no longer the problem, the other …
If you are new to the concept of personal boundaries as a way of creating freedom and order in your life, have a look at the blog post titled “Boundaries #1, A (not so) Brief Description”. The establishment and maintenance of personal boundaries is a responsibility. No one can decide for another person what kinds …
There are many types of boundaries. If we tried to list them all, it would fill the page and beyond. Yet, the concept of any kind of boundary we might describe is the same. It is meant to keep some things inside the boundary, and/or keep some things outside the boundary. Some boundaries are for …