• A Different Take on Boundaries

  • Feb 3 2025
  • Length: 14 mins
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A Different Take on Boundaries

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  • Boundaries have become one of the most popular buzzwords in self-help and psychology, but have we misunderstood their true purpose? In this episode of Project I Am, we take a fresh look at boundaries—not just as barriers to keep people out, but as meeting places that foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

    We’ll explore:

    • The true definition of boundaries in relationships and why they matter.
    • The psychological origins of boundaries, from Freud to modern research.
    • How boundaries became a self-help trend—and where that conversation went wrong.
    • A new perspective on boundaries as negotiation points, rather than rigid rules.
    • How to set boundaries in a way that strengthens, rather than damages, relationships.

    Drawing on recent studies from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships and insights from renowned therapists like Dr. Esther Perel, we’ll break down practical ways to communicate boundaries with clarity and care.

    If you’ve ever struggled with setting limits, felt guilty for enforcing them, or wondered if there’s a more balanced way to think about boundaries, this episode is for you.

    Listen now and discover how boundaries can be bridges, not walls.
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