That's Crossing the Line
Your friend keeps joking about something you’ve asked them to stop bringing up. You feel uncomfortable every time. What’s happening here?
What is someone crossing an emotional boundary?
When you tell someone how you feel using words like “I feel” or “I need,” instead of blaming or yelling, you’re using this kind of statement.
What is an “I” statement?
A green flag in a friendship is when someone listens, keeps your secrets, and supports you even when you’re not around.
What is being a trustworthy friend?
**Double Jeopardy**
Before you post something, it’s smart to ask yourself this question: “Would I be okay if my ______ saw this?”
What is my teacher / parent / future boss?
If someone says “no” to hanging out or being touched, and you listen without getting mad, you’re showing this.
What is respect (or listening to boundaries)?
If someone keeps standing too close, touching you without asking, or grabbing your stuff, they’re crossing this kind of boundary.
What is a physical boundary?
You don’t have to yell or be mean to stand up for yourself — you just have to do this: speak up clearly and respectfully.
What is being assertive?
**Double Jeopardy**
A red flag in any relationship is when someone tries to control who you hang out with or what you post.
What is controlling behavior (or possessiveness)?
When someone sends you a private message or photo, it’s never okay to screenshot or share it without this.
What is their permission (or consent)?
Just like you have your own limits, other people do too. Good relationships work best when this happens on both sides.
What is mutual respect?
When someone keeps asking personal questions you don’t want to answer — like about your dating life or family — they’re crossing this kind of line.
What is a privacy boundary (or personal boundary)?
**Double Jeopardy**
When you say “no” and someone keeps pushing, it’s important to do this — stick to your answer instead of giving in.
What is holding your boundary (or sticking to your “no”)?
When someone apologizes and actually changes their behavior afterward, that’s this kind of signal.
What is a green flag (or taking accountability)?
Posting something when you’re angry or upset might feel good in the moment, but usually leads to this kind of regret.
What is posting too fast / digital regret?
**Double Jeopardy**
When someone tells you how they feel, instead of interrupting or judging, the respectful move is to do this.
What is listen (or hear them out)?
**Double Jeopardy**
Your friend gets mad when you hang out with other people and tries to guilt you into canceling plans. That’s not loyalty — that’s crossing into what?
What is controlling behavior (or emotional manipulation)?
You want to tell your friend they’ve been leaving you out without starting drama. The best move? Be honest but also this.
What is being respectful (or kind but direct)?
If someone always makes you feel bad about yourself, puts you down, or jokes at your expense — that’s not funny, that’s this.
What is a red flag (or emotional disrespect / verbal bullying)?
If you share a picture that includes someone else, the respectful move is to do this before hitting “post.”
What is ask them first (or get their okay)?
**Double Jeopardy**
When you apologize, you should also do this to show you mean it.
What is change your behavior (or make it right)?
When someone uses jokes, rumors, or pressure to get you to do something you don’t want to do — like send a picture, skip class, or drink — they’ve crossed more than a line; they’ve crossed what?
What is a major boundary / safety line (or personal safety boundary)?
When emotions are high and you know the conversation might go wrong, this move helps you cool down before saying something you’ll regret.
What is taking a break (or pausing the conversation)?
Someone who respects your boundaries, celebrates your wins, and doesn’t pressure you to do things you’re not okay with is showing what?
What is a green flag (or healthy relationship behavior)?
When you’re constantly comparing your life to what you see online, remember — social media is a highlight reel, not this.
What is real life?
Respect isn’t just for friends or partners — it also means showing kindness and understanding even when you don’t fully agree.
What is respecting differences (or accepting others’ boundaries / opinions)?