One of the things I strongly believe in is boundaries. It’s so important that each of us create, establish, enforce and maintain healthy boundaries. When we do, it improves our quality of life as well as our quality of relationships.
While creating and establishing healthy boundaries isn’t always easy, it’s always necessary. When you have healthy boundaries within your relationship with yourself, when you know what feels comfortable and safe and what does not, and when you have been able to take those practices into your friendships and familial relationships, it makes the process easier as you think of taking them into your romantic relationships. Recognizing the importance of having healthy boundaries, making the conscious decision to create and enforce them, and then taking intentional steps towards making them a reality is a reflection of how much you value yourself. It’s an act of self-care and self-love.
Every relationship will have their own boundaries because people are different and we all have different needs. As you grow and mature, your needs, wants, and desires may change, and as such, you’ll likely have to adjust your boundaries to suit. The important thing to remember is that boundaries need to be in place, even if they change over time; without boundaries healthy relationships aren’t possible.
Ensuring that your boundaries are healthy, congruent, and authentic with the kind of person you are and the kind of relationship/relationships you want to have is crucial. When you know what you truly want before entering into a romantic relationship with someone, it equips you to be more intentional and diligent in your dating process and deciding who you actually want to be with.
Always remember, healthy relationships are built with healthy boundaries. ♥️