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What do I do if someone pushes past my boundaries? · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: What do I do if someone pushes past my boundaries?
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  SPEAKER_00: Setting boundaries is a form of self-care that protects your mental and emotional health by teaching others how to treat you.
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  SPEAKER_00: Healthy boundaries are about personal guidelines that when respected can lead to stronger, more balanced relationships.
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  SPEAKER_00: They set the emotional, physical and mental limits on what you are and are not willing to accept in a relationship.
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  SPEAKER_00: When someone pushes past your boundaries, it can leave you feeling unsettled.
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  SPEAKER_00: Recognize that your discomfort matters.
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  SPEAKER_00: A boundary doesn't have to be reasonable enough for someone else to respect it.
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  SPEAKER_00: If something feels intrusive, disrespectful, manipulative or overwhelming to you, take notice.
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  SPEAKER_00: Respond clearly, calmly and be direct.
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  SPEAKER_00: You don't always need to give a long explanation.
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  SPEAKER_00: You could say something like that doesn't work for me or I'm leaving this conversation if this continues.
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  SPEAKER_00: Repeating yourself without explaining can help especially with people who try to argue your boundary away.
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  SPEAKER_00: Shift your focus from explaining to enforcing.
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  SPEAKER_00: A boundary is not only what you say, it is what you do next if it is ignored.
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  SPEAKER_00: For example, ending the call, leaving the room, changing how often you engage.
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  SPEAKER_00: Pay attention to how the person reacts when you assert yourself.
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  SPEAKER_00: Respectful people may not always agree, but they usually adjust.
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  SPEAKER_00: Other people may give a different response.
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  SPEAKER_00: These reactions can make you doubt yourself, but it doesn't mean your boundary is wrong.
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  SPEAKER_00: Boundary violation can create the stress response, so it may help to ground yourself or journal about what happened, even speak to someone you trust.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you are thinking of harming yourself or feel unsafe, please call your local emergency number or crisis line.