How to Set Boundaries With Your Partner

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When it comes to love, people tend to think that they should love their partners unconditionally and be willing to do anything for them. However,unconditional loveisn’t always healthy, since it can lead to a scenario where the person has to accept everything their partner does, no matter what.

Although it sounds counterintuitive, setting boundaries with your partner is important in order to maintain ahealthy relationship. Boundaries are invisible lines that help protect you emotionally, intellectually, physically, and otherwise.

Leigh McInnis, LPC

This article explores the types ofboundaries in relationships, some strategies to help you set boundaries with your partner, and the importance of boundary-setting.

Types of Boundaries in Relationships

McInnis outlines some of the different types of boundaries in relationships:

These are some of the reasons why setting boundaries is important:

How to Respect Other People’s Boundaries

McInnis shares some strategies that can help you set boundaries with your partner:

Press Play for Advice on Saying ‘No’

A Word From Verywell

Communicating your needs, preferences, and expectations directly and honestly with your partner can help promote closeness and make you more comfortable in the relationship.

Boundary setting can sometimes be daunting, but it’s important for both partners to be receptive and respectful of each other’s boundaries.

If you feel that you are unable to set healthy boundaries with your partner, it may be helpful to talk toa mental healthcare providerwho can help you identify yourboundariesand communicate them effectively to your partner.

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3 SourcesVerywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.California Department of Social Services.Bettering your relationships.McCord Stafford A, Burke Draucker C.Emerging adult women’s views-of-self in intimate partner relationships that are troubled.Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2019;40(4):289-296. doi:10.1080/01612840.2018.1524529Auer-Spath I, Glück J.Respect, attentiveness, and growth: wisdom and beliefs about good relationships.Int Psychogeriatr. 2019;31(12):1809-1821. doi:10.1017/S104161021900022X

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Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.California Department of Social Services.Bettering your relationships.McCord Stafford A, Burke Draucker C.Emerging adult women’s views-of-self in intimate partner relationships that are troubled.Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2019;40(4):289-296. doi:10.1080/01612840.2018.1524529Auer-Spath I, Glück J.Respect, attentiveness, and growth: wisdom and beliefs about good relationships.Int Psychogeriatr. 2019;31(12):1809-1821. doi:10.1017/S104161021900022X

Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

California Department of Social Services.Bettering your relationships.McCord Stafford A, Burke Draucker C.Emerging adult women’s views-of-self in intimate partner relationships that are troubled.Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2019;40(4):289-296. doi:10.1080/01612840.2018.1524529Auer-Spath I, Glück J.Respect, attentiveness, and growth: wisdom and beliefs about good relationships.Int Psychogeriatr. 2019;31(12):1809-1821. doi:10.1017/S104161021900022X

California Department of Social Services.Bettering your relationships.

McCord Stafford A, Burke Draucker C.Emerging adult women’s views-of-self in intimate partner relationships that are troubled.Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2019;40(4):289-296. doi:10.1080/01612840.2018.1524529

Auer-Spath I, Glück J.Respect, attentiveness, and growth: wisdom and beliefs about good relationships.Int Psychogeriatr. 2019;31(12):1809-1821. doi:10.1017/S104161021900022X

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