Many of us find it hard to set boundaries and defend them because we fear doing so will cause rejection or abandonment. We may avoid confrontations to make things easier. We may feel guilt if we say no or if we think we might hurt someone's feelings. We fear boundaries will keep us from being loved. Adelyn Birch
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The truth is, setting boundaries and standing up for them is a way of showing love because it protects you from being taken advantage of. Loving people means giving them the space to be who they are until you can no longer stand their behavior. Loving others means setting boundaries so they don’t continue to do the things that upset you.

Source: Boundaries After A Pathological Relationship

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