How to Have Healthy Boundaries with Family

I’d like to think many of us have been here at some point… You know that place where you love your parents but could use a heads-up before they show up knocking at your front door. Or maybe you’ve noticed how your typically adored sibling has been unloading more than you have the brain space for right now. And sometimes, it’s nice just to unplug and recharge—but doing so proves tricky when your neighbors start shouting over the fence the moment you step out for some air. So, what can we do?

Mental Health Insights, Relationships and Trust, Emotional HealingJeff MoweryNovember 21, 2022boundaries, family, behavior, healthy boundaries, setting boundariesComment

Should You Criticize Someone You Love?

Very few people enjoy criticizing others. If you’re like me and very empathetic, you can even feel the pain of others as you criticize them (not to mention your own), so you naturally avoid it. I believe you need to criticize those you love, though. Here’s why. If you don’t criticize their behavior toward you, you’ll likely break up with them (or vice versa)…

Relationships and TrustJeff MoweryJune 20, 2019Restoring Lives Counseling Services relationships, criticize, love, empathy, break up, peace, behavior, argue, argumentsComment

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