Steve Keegan

Relationship Counsellor in Doncaster in Person & Online

Understanding and respecting boundaries in a couple relationship

 

Healthy Boundaries.  

A healthy balance point of you respecting your own needs, feelings and values while also respecting those of your partner.

You should be able to say yes and no appropriately.

You should be comfortable to share personal information, but only when safe and appropriate to do so.

You should be open to intimacy and connection, but also be able to maintain your independance.

You should be flexible and able to adapt depending on the context, without losing any self-respect.

 

Porous Boundaries.

When people are too open or have very  loose boundaries. They allow other people to cross their limits easily, often at their own expense.

You may have difficulty ssaying no and tend to over commit or people please.

You may overshare very personal information too quickly with a partner.

You may often get overly involved with other people's problems

You may fear rejection or conflict and therefore sacrifice your own needs to keep someone else happy

You will be more vulnerable to being taken advantage of.

 

Rigid Boundaries.

To be too closed or inflexible.  You keep people at a distance to avoid vulnerability or discomfort.

You may avoid closeness and intimacy and stuggle to trust.

You will rarely ask for help or share your feelings.

You will be quick to cut people off should conflict arise.

You will keep strict walls up, even when in a safe relationship.

You may feel isolated or disconnected from others.

 

 

 

Get in touch

Thank you for considering counselling—taking the first step isn’t always easy, and I appreciate you reaching out. If you have any questions or you’re ready to book a session, I’d love to hear from you. To get in touch, you can email me directly using the contact form below.

I aim to respond to all enquiries as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours. 

I look forward to working together and helping you take the next step toward positive change.


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