Name That Boundary
Asking before borrowing someone’s belongings.
What is a healthy boundary?
Someone asks to borrow something you do not lend out.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t lend that out.”
Someone accepts your answer when you say no.
What is green?
True or false: You must hug someone whose love language is physical touch.
What is false?
Name one personal boundary.
Responses will vary.
Continuing to text after someone asks for space.
What is crossing a boundary?
Someone asks a question that feels too personal.
“I’m not comfortable discussing that.”
Someone asks for your phone password.
What is yellow?
A way to show words of affirmation respectfully.
What is giving a genuine compliment?
Demonstrate how to politely decline an invitation.
“Thank you, but I’m unable to attend.”
Keeping personal information private.
What is a privacy boundary?
A friend keeps calling while you are resting.
“I need some quiet time. I’ll contact you when I’m available.”
Someone insults you for setting a boundary.
What is red?
A way to offer quality time without creating pressure.
What is asking when the person is available?
Explain the difference between a boundary and controlling someone.
A boundary controls your own response; control tries to dictate another person’s behavior.
Deciding how much time you can give to another person.
What is a time boundary?
Someone pressures you to attend an activity.
“Thank you for inviting me, but I’m not going.”
Someone asks before giving you a hug.
What is green?
What should you do before helping someone as an act of service?
What is asking whether they want help?
Give an example of caring without people-pleasing.
Helping when able while saying no when overwhelmed.
Protecting your beliefs, opinions, and right to disagree.
What is an emotional or intellectual boundary?
Someone repeatedly ignores a boundary you have explained.
“I have already explained my boundary. If it continues, I will end the conversation.”
Someone buys you gifts and then pressures you to return favors.
What is red?
Why can a loving action still cross a boundary?
What is because love does not replace consent or respect?
Create a boundary using “I feel,” “I need,” and “I will.”
“I feel overwhelmed when I receive repeated calls. I need time to myself, and I will respond when I am ready.”