I hope you remember that you are worthy of having needs, and having those needs met by others.Īnd I hope you remember that even though communicating your needs can be uncomfortable, it’s always worth it to honor yourself. I hope you remember that setting boundaries isn’t “mean” or “wrong,” because setting boundaries helps us cultivate healthy relationships. Sometimes you just have to put things out there without them being perfect.” – Nedra Tawwab “The outer exterior is only a manifestation of what we can control, right? We can't control the interior, but if I could organize this and have everything just so no one would know the chaos inside.” – Nedra Tawwab And if we want to develop boundaried adults, we have to allow them to have some boundaries as children.” – Nedra Tawwab “ Letting people know what the expectations are, what the boundaries are, what your needs are can really help us preserve relationships and experience less frustration and resentment in them. KIWICO | STEAM and science kits for kids! Get 30% off your first month, plus FREE shipping on any crate line with code SIMPLIFIED at Get 10% off your first month at /simplified (Need a boundaries refresher? Go back to Episode 49, aka “Calm Your Anxiety with Better Boundaries,” and take a listen!)īETTERHELP | Affordable, private online therapy - anytime, anywhere. Today Nedra and Emily talk about ways to communicate your needs more clearly to your partner, how to raise kids with healthy boundaries, and how to honor yourself through it all.

Is it mean to live with boundaries? Do they keep you walled off from other people? Nope! Our guest today Nedra Tawwab says, “Boundaries are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships.” Sounds like they’re pretty essential, huh? Nedra’s a therapist who shares (with her 1.4 million Instagram followers how to clearly communicate your needs and expectations so you can create healthy, loving relationships.

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