Understanding Boundaries in Relationships

What is the primary purpose of setting boundaries in relationships?

• To ensure everyone agrees with us

• To avoid conflicts at all costs

• To establish limits for how we want to be treated

• To control others' behavior

Which of the following is an example of enforcing a boundary?

• Ignoring a friend's behavior

• Discussing the issue with someone else

• Not making plans with a consistently late friend

• Accepting the behavior to avoid conflict

Why might expressing boundaries in friendships be challenging?

• Friendships are based on strict rules

• Boundaries are unnecessary in friendships

• Friends always understand each other's needs

• Friendships are often undervalued in society

What is a recommended approach when expressing a boundary?

• Provide a lengthy explanation

• Keep the reasoning short and simple

• Avoid explaining the reason

• Apologize for setting the boundary

What should you consider if a friend does not respect your boundaries?

• Try to change the friend's behavior

• Apologize for setting boundaries

• Ignore the issue and move on

• Reevaluate the friendship