Know Your Boundaries

Explore the definition of boundaries, examines common boundary problems like compliance and controlling behavior, and discusses how healthy boundaries develop, especially in childhood. Furthermore, it addresses common myths about boundaries and provides guidance on setting and enforcing them with family, friends, and spouses, emphasizing the importance of responsibility, communication, and self-care. The material also touches upon the role of God and biblical principles in understanding and implementing healthy boundaries, as well as internal resistances to setting limits and strategies for overcoming them to achieve greater maturity and healthier relationships. Additional excerpts from "Boundaries in Marriage," "Boundaries with Kids," "Boundaries in Dating," and "The Mom Factor" further elaborate on these concepts within specific relationship contexts, highlighting the impact of boundaries on marital intimacy, child development, and the relationship with one's mother.