@lmftla: Sometimes we set a boundary and then spend the next ten minutes trying to convince the other person that we’re allowed to have it. But healthy assertion can be simpler: “That doesn’t work for me.” “I’m not comfortable with that.” “No, I’m not available.” There’s a difference between sharing your reasoning and feeling like you have to earn permission to have a limit. You can be respectful without over-explaining. Boundaries don’t need permission. #Boundaries #Assertiveness #PeoplePleasing #Relationships #TherapyTok