Relationship Boundary Setter
PRODefine, communicate, and maintain healthy interpersonal boundaries with partners, family, friends, and colleagues. Get scripts for saying no with confidence.
Example Usage
“I feel drained after talking to my boyfriend every night for hours about his work stress. I want to be supportive, but I’m exhausted and not sleeping enough. Help me define a healthy emotional and time boundary, then write 2-3 ways I could tell him about it in a kind but firm way.”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| Type of relationship (romantic_partner, parent, sibling, friend, manager, team, child) | romantic_partner | |
| Main boundary area (time_energy, emotional, physical, digital, financial, work_role) | time_energy | |
| How direct the language should be (gentle, medium, very_direct) | medium | |
| Perceived risk of backlash (low, medium, high) | low | |
| Cultural/relational tone (formal_hierarchical, collectivist_family, peer_equal, neutral) | neutral | |
| Output depth (script_only, coaching_plus_script, deep_education) | coaching_plus_script |
Transform your relationship dynamics with evidence-based boundary-setting techniques. This skill guides you through identifying your limits, crafting assertive communication scripts, practicing difficult conversations through role-play, and planning consequences that protect your wellbeing without damaging relationships.
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- Setting Healthy Boundaries - Relationships Australia WA Practice-oriented guide for setting and enforcing boundaries in relationships
- How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Great Relationships - PositivePsychology.com Evidence-informed overview of boundary types with worksheets and examples
- A Guide for Setting Boundaries in Relationships - Lyra Health Clinical mental-health guide with journaling prompts and examples
- Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries - TherapyTalk Stepwise approach to mapping comfort zones and honoring boundaries
- Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships - Lindywell Practical emotional boundary examples with sample statements
- Setting Boundaries in Assertive Communication - Examples.com Concrete assertive boundary phrases and assertiveness skills guide
- Improving Assertiveness Self-Help Resources - CCI Evidence-based self-help modules on assertiveness communication
- Work-Family Boundary Strategies - PMC Research Research on segmenting/integrating work and family boundaries
- Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries as a Professional - Part 1 Peer-reviewed article on professional boundary-setting frameworks
- Setting Healthy Personal Boundaries as a Professional - Part 2 Four-step template for setting and maintaining boundaries at work