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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 22M

Love & Boundaries: How to Set Healthy Limits Without Losing Connection

from Simply 1 Percent · host Meredith Richards and Wendolyn Pascale

What if boundaries aren’t about pushing people away… but about loving them better?In this episode of the Simply 1% Love Series, we break down one of the most misunderstood topics in relationships: boundaries.We explore the difference between control and clarity, why distress tolerance and resilience are essential for healthy love, and how your relationships shift when you create your “first family.” Through real-life stories (from sports trash talk to in-laws to marriage), we unpack what it actually looks like to say, “We’re not doing that,” in a way that builds connection instead of destroying it.You’ll learn:Why boundaries are not rules for other peopleHow reacting vs. responding changes everythingWhat happens when growth creates temporary distanceWhy honoring someone’s boundary can be one of the deepest expressions of loveHow to build resilience instead of becoming overly rigidThis conversation is honest, funny, raw — and practical.✨ Your Simply 1% shift this week:If someone shares a boundary with you, pause. Get curious before you defend.Because love isn’t control.It’s clarity.And sometimes it’s silence.

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