One of the most important things I tell my clients about, whether they are seeing me for sex therapy, couples therapy, or issues regarding disability, is to have strong boundaries. Boundaries are difficult for many individuals. Regardless, many difficult things are worth learning and talking about.
You have to be able to say “no” to people for your own safety and comfort.
Boundaries protect you from getting hurt, and they teach others to respect you emotionally and physically. You can’t have quality intimacy without feeling safe and knowing where your comfort level is. If a person doesn’t respect your boundaries they don’t respect you. Just something to think about.
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