Dr. Henry CloudThe most basic boundary-setting word is “no.” It lets others know that we exist apart from them and that we are in control of ourselves.
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The most basic boundary-setting word is "no." It lets others know that we exist apart from them and that we are in control of ourselves. The no makes the boundaries clear. It lets others know where we stop and they begin. The no lets others know we are not going to let them get too close, and that we will protect ourselves from them. The no protects us from people who would like to invade our personal space by making us feel small and insignificant.
Source: Dr. John Townsend
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