How to Set Boundaries with a Clingy Person Recovering from Abuse
Realize that boundary-setting promotes self-love and respect.. Identify what you like and don't like about this relationship.. Figure out when the lines were crossed in this relationship.
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Realize that boundary-setting promotes self-love and respect.
Realize that boundary-setting promotes self-love and respect.
Identify what you like and don't like about this relationship.
Identify what you like and don't like about this relationship.
Figure out when the lines were crossed in this relationship.
Figure out when the lines were crossed in this relationship.
Learn about yourself.
Learn about yourself.
Communicate kind but firm boundaries.
Communicate kind but firm boundaries.
Use "I" statements to minimize fault-finding.
Use "I" statements to minimize fault-finding.
Emphasize your love for the person.
Emphasize your love for the person.
Describe the consequences of boundary violations.
Describe the consequences of boundary violations.
Follow through on consequences.
Follow through on consequences.
Inform your loved one of the importance of boundaries.
Inform your loved one of the importance of boundaries.
Assist your loved one in identifying and setting clear boundaries.
Assist your loved one in identifying and setting clear boundaries.
Encourage them to share their boundaries with others.
Encourage them to share their boundaries with others.
Be patient and empathetic.
Be patient and empathetic.
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