Types of Boundaries
Characteristics of Boundaries
Tips For Healthy Boundaries
Communication/behavior styles (passive, aggressive, passive/aggressive, and assertive)
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100

Refers to the personal space and physical touch. ____ boundaries may be violated if someone touches you when you don't want them to, or when they invade your personal space.

What are Physical Boundaries?

100

A person with these boundaries values their own opinions.

What are healthy boundaries?

100

Before becoming involved in a situation, know what is acceptable to you, and what isn't. It's best to be as specific as possible, or you might be pulled into the trap of giving just as little bit more, over and over until you've given far too much. 

What is Know Your Limits?

100

The protection of rights and attainment of needs are left to others with this kind of behavior.

What is Passive Behavior?

100

If you know you will be entering a tough situation, have a few _______ ________ that will help you say "NO" effectively. 

What are Statements Prepared?

200
Refers to thoughts and ideas. ___ are violated when someone dismisses or belittles a person's thoughts or ideas.

What are Intellectual Boundaries?

200

A person with these boundaries communicates passively.

What are Porous Boundaries?

200

When you know it's time to set a boundary, don't be shy. Say "no" respectfully, but without ambiguity. If you can make a compromise while respecting your own boundaries, try it. This is a good way to soften the "no", while showing respect to everyone involved. 

What is Be Assertive?

200

This type of behavior can be described as manipulative, deceitful, and indirect.

What is Passive/Aggressive Behavior?

200

Boundaries that are too open might be due to misguided attempts to ____ ____ by elevating other people's needs above one's own. 

What is Be Liked?

300

To have healthy ____ boundaries, a person must prioritize all facets of their life equally, such as relationships, work, and hobbies. These boundaries are violated when someone demands too much of another person. 

What are Time Boundaries?

300

A person with these boundaries is selective about who to let in and who to keep out.

What are Healthy Boundaries?

300

Know what's most important to you and protect it.

What is Know Your Values?

300

Can be physical or verbal or both.

What is Aggressive Behavior?

300

Most people have a mix of different boundary types. For example, someone could have _____ boundaries at work, porous boundaries in _____ ______, and a mix of all ____ types with their family.

What are healthy, romantic relationships, and three?

400

Refers to emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of this type of boundary. Involves mutual understanding and respect of limitations and desires between partners.

What are Sexual Boundaries?

400

A person with these boundaries avoids conflict by pushing people away.

What are Rigid Boundaries?

400

You might "win", but at the cost of a relationship's long-term health. 

What is Have Respect for Others? 

400

An advantage to this behavior is that it establishes mutual respect.

What is Assertive Behavior?

400

Smiling on the outside, ____ and ____ on the inside.

What is Angry and Resentful?

500

Having healthy ___ boundaries involve setting limits on what you'll share and with whom. These boundaries are violated when someone steals or damages another person's possession or when they pressure them to give or lend them their possessions. 

What are Material Boundaries?

500

A person with these boundaries has a few close relationships.

What are Rigid Boundaries?

500

Some days you will give more than you take and other days you'll take more than you give.

What is Consider the Long View?

500

This behavior can result from a combination of anger and fear.

What is Passive/Aggressive Behavior?

500

Standing up and expressing what you feel while respecting the ____ of others.

What are rights?