Conflict to lack of respect: How poor boundaries can be harmful

Poor boundaries can affect a relationship and lead to frustration and resentment. Here’s what Life Coach Anna De Freitas has to say.

Published on: Jun 29, 2024 7:23 PM IST

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Boundaries are essential in every type of relationship. Be it friendship or romantic relationship, or familial bonds, having healthy boundaries is extremely important. Life Coach Anna De Freitas wrote, “Imbalanced relationships lead to feelings of overwhelm, disconnect and frustration. When all you are trying to achieve is a content relationship with your loved ones.” Here are a few ways by which poor boundaries can impact us. (Unsplash)

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Co-dependancy can develop in relationships with poor boundaries. In such relationships, often, our self-worth is tied to the approval or needs of the other person.  (Unsplash)

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Unclear boundaries can lead to misunderstandings and conflict in a relationship, which can further lead to frustration and resentment.  (Unsplash)

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Unclear boundaries can lead to misunderstandings and conflict in a relationship, which can further lead to frustration and resentment.  (Unsplash)

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Poor boundaries can make a relationship one-sided, paving the way for bitterness and separation.  (Unsplash)

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The first step in addressing this is understanding where poor boundaries stem from – then, we must take the necessary steps to address the root cause. (Unsplash)