Saying No
Q: This is a simple, healthy way to say no without over-explaining
A: “No, I’m not able to do that.”
Q: Is ghosting someone a healthy boundary?
A: No
Q: Saying yes when you mean no is called what?
A: People-pleasing
Q: Fill in the blank: “I feel ___ when ___, I need ___.”
A: Any appropriate example
Q: A friend asks for money and you don’t want to give it—what do you say?
Im not able to do thAt
Q: Why is over-explaining when saying no often unhelpful?
A: It weakens the boundary and invites pushback
Q: Is calmly saying “I need space” healthy or unhealthy
A: Healthy
Q: What is a common fear behind people-pleasing?
A: Fear of rejection or conflict
Q: Give an example of a time boundary
A: “I’m not available after 6pm”
Q: Someone talks over you—what is a boundary response?
A: “I’d like to finish what I was saying”
Q: What is a respectful way to decline without giving a reason?
A: “That doesn’t work for me.”
Q: Yelling to get your needs met is what type of boundary style?
Q: Yelling to get your needs met is what type of boundary style?
Q: People-pleasing usually leads to what feeling?
A: Resentment
Q: Give an example of an emotional boundary
A: “I’m not able to take that on right now”
Q: A family member is disrespectful—what do you say?
A: “I’m not comfortable being spoken to that way”
Q: What emotion often makes it hard to say no?
A: Guilt (also fear, anxiety acceptable)
Q: Letting others constantly cross your limits is what type of boundary?
A: Porous (unhealthy)
Q: What belief fuels people-pleasing?
A: “I’m responsible for others’ feelings”
Q: What makes a boundary statement effective?
A: Clear, direct, respectful
Q: You’re overwhelmed and someone asks for help—what’s a healthy response?
A: “I can’t take that on right now”
Q: What is a healthy response when someone pushes back after you say no?
A: “I understand, but my answer is still no.”
Q: What is the ideal boundary style?
A: Healthy (balanced/assertive)
Q: What is one way to break people-pleasing patterns?
A: Set small boundaries / tolerate discomfort
: What should you avoid in boundary statements?
: What should you avoid in boundary statements?
Q: Someone keeps pushing after you say no—what do you do?
A: Repeat boundary calmly / disengage if needed