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Boundaries in Relationships

How Distance and Respect Foster Healthy Connections

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 11 months ago 2 min read
Boundaries in Relationships
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In any relationship, if you give me distance, I will give you propriety; if you cherish me, I will give you what you deserve. This is the minimum respect between people.

In life, we will meet all kinds of people and deal with complex interpersonal relationships because no one can live independently.

In this muddy and chaotic world, some people will give you warmth and love, some people will help you grow and improve, and some people will only influence your emotions and give you nothing else.

When facing all kinds of people in life, we must know how to treat them. No matter what kind of relationship we have, if the other party does not know how to respect us, then we should also remember: "How you treat me is how I treat you. Keep a certain distance and protect yourself from harm."

Perhaps it would be a disaster if people get too close to each other. No matter how good the relationship is, we should not give our all. Keeping some distance can make the friendship last longer.

The best relationship is learning to respect each other, staying calm in your heart, behaving neither too close nor too distant, and maintaining a certain distance to give each other the space to be free.

You must know that in any relationship, you should not disturb the other person easily. Impolite and disrespectful behavior will only make the other person uncomfortable.

The best interpersonal relationships are those in which both parties have clear psychological boundaries and maintain a proper distance. This way, getting along does not feel tiring, and there is no need to be overly defensive.

In particular, we should avoid deliberate displays of closeness that make others uncomfortable. Such a relationship is not worth maintaining at all, so it is better to stay away from it.

A relationship that makes you feel uncomfortable is a form of torture or competition. Do not endure a relationship that makes you uncomfortable for the sake of small benefits. Your tolerance will only allow the other party to push boundaries and harm your dignity.

The most comfortable relationship is one where you are close enough to protect each other but not overly attached. Only a relationship based on mutual respect and appreciation can have good results.

A bad relationship is one where mutual respect is lacking, causing constant trouble and draining energy. It’s better not to have such a relationship, and the sooner you leave, the better.

At this stage of life, no one wants to please others anymore. Just stay with people who make you feel comfortable, including friends. If you feel tired, it’s okay to walk away.

The best way for adults to stay clear-headed is to know when to stop. In any relationship, you must have a sense of measure, a bottom line, and principles. You should weigh the pros and cons, know when to stop the loss, leave room for maneuver, and treat each other equally to go further.

Only by knowing how to respect each other can we maintain stable relationships. Distance creates beauty. People with high emotional intelligence know how to treat themselves well, respect others, protect themselves from harm, make others feel comfortable, and get along well. They cherish and protect each other but always maintain boundaries.

A good relationship is often like this: although it may seem like there is no constant connection, both parties can still understand and tolerate each other. They know when to stop and coexist peacefully.

Thank you for reading!

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Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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  • Jason “Jay” Benskin11 months ago

    So much real to life reading here. I can see myself using a word when reading this of compromise and understanding. Well done on this writing.

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