#015 - Setting Healthy Boundaries in New Relationships

Situation Scripts: Setting Healthy Boundaries in New RelationshipsThe Biology Behind Boundary Struggles: We explore Dr. Stan Tatkin's concept of "mutual regulatory difficulty" - how our simultaneous needs for connection and autonomy create tension in early dating relationships.The 5-Step Framework: Learn Dr. John Gottman's "I appreciate when..." method for communicating boundaries positively while maintaining connection instead of creating distance.Practical Applications: We provide specific language templates for setting boundaries around physical intimacy, communication frequency, and personal space that sound natural and strengthen trust rather than pushing someone away.