EPISODE · Jul 12, 2018 · 8 MIN
E12 – Boundaries Are Not Selfish
from The Ugly Duckling Diary · host Mags Thomson
If we were to believe abusers and toxic people, then enforcing boundaries is the most selfish act in the world; personal boundaries should be outlawed, and anyone who even considers enforcing them should be hanged for their crimes. But are boundaries really selfish? - Boundaries are not just about saying no - Boundaries create the shape of our personal world - Boundaries communicate our wants and needs - Boundaries will not scare people off (at least not healthy people) - Boundaries also allow intimate connections
What this episode covers
If we were to believe abusers and toxic people, then enforcing boundaries is the most selfish act in the world; personal boundaries should be outlawed, and anyone who even considers enforcing them should be hanged for their crimes. But are boundaries really selfish? - Boundaries are not just about saying no - Boundaries create the shape of our personal world - Boundaries communicate our wants and needs - Boundaries will not scare people off (at least not healthy people) - Boundaries also allow intimate connections
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