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It’s also worth noting that boundaries aren’t just about being “under-boundaried” (too few, leading to burnout or resentment). People can also be “over-boundaried,” with so many limits in place that it becomes difficult to connect at all. Finding the balance is where real connection grows.
A few ways boundaries can bring more love and safety into relationships:
- With partners: Boundaries help maintain individuality and energy, so you come back to the relationship more fulfilled.
- In daily life: Saying “no” to things that drain you makes room for the people and activities that matter most.
- For intimacy: Naming your needs and limits lets your partner know more about your inner world, creating emotional closeness.
- For balance: Healthy boundaries remind us we’re responsible for our own well-being and not for solving everything for someone else.
Far from keeping people “out,” boundaries invite safer, more authentic, and more loving connections. In therapy, I often help clients explore where their boundaries may feel too loose or too rigid, and together we find ways to honor their needs while deepening intimacy with others.
