Recognise the difference between establishing and communicating clear boundaries, and closing yourself off from others…
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BOUNDARIES
Michelle Elman on dealing with gossip
How to handle gossip-mongers and avoid the rumour mill…
How to stop saying ‘yes’ when you really mean ‘no’
'No.' It's a powerful word that can keep us grounded, so why do we find it so difficult to say? We explore why we can easily sway towards saying 'yes' and how to keep boundaries in place…
Are you playing the role of therapist?
It’s natural to want to be there for your loved ones, but where should you draw the line? Here are four ways to set boundaries……
Michelle Elman explores why we feel the need to test our relationships
Columnist Michelle Elman explores why we feel the need to set ‘tests’ to see how much people care – and why they’re such a failure…
13 effective prompts for saying no to friends and setting boundaries
As much as you care about loved ones, sometimes you just need a bit of space. So how do you set a boundary, without offending anyone?…
What is trauma bonding? (And how to recognise it)
Have you ever been in an explosive relationship, going from feeling adored to being criticised and like nothing you do is ever good enough? It could be an indication of trauma bonding…