Monarch Therapy Blog

Do you sometimes feel like your feelings and needs get ignored in your relationships? Maybe you find yourself saying “yes” when you really want to say “no,” leading to feelings of resentment and frustration. 

When boundaries are blurred, it can create tension and misunderstandings that impact our relationships, making everything feel more complicated. Over time, this pattern can leave you feeling uncomfortable, annoyed, or even hurt.

Deep down, you want things to be different—you crave relationships where your needs are heard and respected. If this sounds familiar, it's probably time to establish healthier boundaries.

Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships and emotional well-being. But many of us were never taught how to set healthy boundaries. If you have a hard time saying “no” and call yourself a people-pleaser, it may be time to take inventory of these 6 kinds of boundaries and examine whether they are being violated, or not. 

Have you started to notice patterns in your relationship that leave you feeling emotionally drained rather than uplifted? Are you afraid to share your true thoughts or feelings out of fear of repercussions? Oftentimes, emotional abuse is covert. It sneaks up on us over time, showing up as a series of disrespected boundaries, criticisms, and blame-shifting.

If you’re tired of asking yourself if you’re the problem, keep reading.