{"id":38884,"date":"2018-11-13T20:24:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T17:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=38884"},"modified":"2018-11-13T20:24:35","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T17:24:35","slug":"healthy-boundaries-in-relationships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/healthy-boundaries-in-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships Is Important"},"content":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed when a relationship starts. When someone captivates us, we tend to spend as much time as we can with him or her. As the relationship grows, we want to show them different parts of our lives and introduce them to friends and family. This can blur the lines between our lives and theirs, leading us to feel overwhelmed and slightly suffocated.<\/p>\n
Being free whilst also being responsible to someone can be a difficult balance to strike. Boundaries in relationships are vitally important to allow us to be ourselves whilst also being in the relationship. Without boundaries<\/a>, we can lose ourselves in our partners and leave ourselves in a weaker position should things go wrong.<\/p>\n We can also start to do things we wouldn\u2019t normally do for the sake of our partners. This can be dangerous if our significant other is more daring or adventurous than we are, as we may push ourselves too far out of our comfort zone.<\/em><\/p>\n We can choose to follow our career ambitions or practice a hobby. This time lets us pursue the things we strive for. This keeps our own individuality strong throughout the relationship, which is essential for our confidence and self-identity.<\/p>\n The better we know ourselves, the more confident and successful we will be in our personal and professional lives.<\/p>\n Having our own circle of friends is essential to have freedom in a relationship. Although you love your significant other, everyone needs some time to themselves. Having your own social circle gives you the space to do the things you enjoy with people close to you without your significant other at every event.<\/p>\n This can act as a support system when things go wrong, as these friends will be on your side and your side only.<\/p>\n You are your own person and it\u2019s important not to lose sight of yourself when you are starting a new relationship. Communicate your needs calmly and clearly, and make sure your partner has understood them. At the same time, make sure that your partner is clear with you about their boundaries so that you can respect theirs too.<\/p>\nBoundaries allow us to set time for ourselves.<\/h4>\n
Boundaries in relationships also allow us to cultivate our own friendships.<\/h4>\n
How to set healthy boundaries in relationships\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n
Be clear about your needs.<\/h4>\n