Your Boundaries Are Not Mean
A fence is not an insult. It is how the garden stays alive.
Your boundaries are not mean.
A fence is not an insult.
A closed door is not cruelty.
You are allowed to decide
who gets close,
how often,
and how far.
Loving people
does not require
losing yourself.
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Why do people get upset when I set boundaries?
Because some people benefited from you having none. Their discomfort is not proof you did wrong. A fence is not an insult.
How do I set a boundary without being mean?
Say it plainly and kindly, once. You do not need a speech, an apology tour, or anger to make a limit real.
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