“John,” my 40-year-old fiance (only child) has boundary issues with his parents. They come over to his house approximately five days per week. The pretext is that they walk his dog. But here’s the ...

Boundaries are simply how we communicate those needs. Though they vary from person to person, their purpose is the same: to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." SETTING HEALTHY BOUNDARIES is a life skill that many of us hear about, but we don’t really learn what it ...

Only too often, we try to build a caring relationship without any understanding of how boundaries play a role in either compromising or strengthening rapport.

Relationships thrive on connection, but they also require clear boundaries to function healthily. The most destructive boundary issue plaguing modern couples isn’t about major violations like ...

Healthy, satisfying relationships don’t happen by accident. They are built with intention, communication and most importantly—boundaries. Setting boundaries isn’t about pushing people away. It’s about ...