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The Importance of Setting Boundaries

With Your Loved Ones and Not so Loved Ones

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Alejandro Betancourt
Nov 18, 2022
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“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” — Brene Brown

It can be challenging to set boundaries with the people in our lives, especially those we love. We want them to be happy and avoid conflict at all costs.

But we will eventually feel drained and overwhelmed if we don’t.

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