To Whom It Resonates: You may feel that setting boundaries in your current situation might upset the other person or make you seem difficult to deal with. While they may perceive your actions that way, it’s not your concern. How they receive your efforts to protect your peace is none of your business. If they respect you and what you stand for, they will honor your boundaries and work to maintain a positive relationship with you in the long run.

It’s also not your responsibility to keep beating a dead horse. If you notice that stating your position repeatedly leads to arguments or obstacles, it’s a clear sign that you need to distance yourself from the situation. Someone is waiting on the other side who will naturally understand and respect your needs without you having to constantly reinforce them.