When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.

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If you set boundaries and hold people accountable, then you will feel that you are being used and mistreated. However, if you don’t set boundaries and hold people accountable, then your partner will feel used and mistreated. There is nothing wrong with being used and mistreated in a healthy relationship. The problem comes when we feel used and mistreated when we have done nothing wrong.

This is a sign that the relationship is unhealthy. If a person feels that their partner has been using them without accountability, then they may try to control you or manipulate you in order to get their needs met.

Source: The Gifts Of Imperfection: Let Go Of Who You Think Youre Supposed To Be And Embrace Who You Are

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