Five Signs That You Have Trouble Setting Boundaries

  Setting boundaries means showing people that you have your own desires and needs that are different from theirs. By marking them, you tell them: “You can’t cross this line”. It’s like delimiting the borders that separate one country from another. In fact, when you set boundaries, you reaffirm your identity, values, beliefs, and self-esteem. By limiting the influence on you by others, you reinforce your feelings of security and protect yourself from abuse and manipulation. However, although setting limits is a necessary act of respect for yourself, it’s often really difficult for you to do. That’s because, in your…