Like peas and carrots, peanut butter and jelly, ham and burger, Limits and Boundaries go hand in hand.  Having one without the other isn’t good.   Limits help one defined who they are and how one feels about his or herself by what is tolerated; limits teach those who don’t know one how to treat one.  Boundaries on the other hand assist in making sure that those who know us still maintain respect.   Relationships are often unbalanced in nature sometimes due to positions, titles and an idea of who is important and who isn’t.  In any relationship both parties are important and should have mutual respect for one another to keep it (relationship) healthy.   When boundaries are crossed, respect is absent and when there aren’t any boundaries there will be chaos and a loss of relationship.

Most people maintain a series of relationships at one time; husband/wife, parent/children, friend/friend, teacher/student and the list can go on and on.  Boundaries protect each relationship and keep them secure.  When there aren’t boundaries people can cross the lines and those on the outside of one relationship can interfere and hinder another relationship.

Set your boundaries and do not apologize for them.  They are healthy and as with any other rule, those who consistently break them, well you have to wonder about their motives and their mindset.  Everyone deserves respect even when you don’t understand or agree with their lifestyle.

Build healthy relationships!  🙂