Ep 24: Limiting Growth by Insecurity - Transforming Relationships

Establishing and crossing healthy boundaries with a romantic partner is crucial for maintaining a solid and fulfilling relationship. It involves open and honest communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to understand and honor each other's needs and limits. Establishing boundaries allows individuals to express their preferences, values, and personal space while feeling safe and secure within the relationship. It involves setting clear expectations about emotional, physical, and personal boundaries, and respecting the boundaries set by your partner. Crossing healthy boundaries means recognizing and addressing any breaches or violations promptly and respectfully, taking responsibility for one's actions, and working together to rebuild trust. Without navigating these boundaries with care and consideration, couples won't be able to foster a deep sense of trust, respect, and emotional intimacy to create a foundation for a healthy and lasting relationship.Abbie and Antonio discuss boundaries with partners, controlling partners, red flags in a friend's new partner, insecurity, externalizing issues within a relationship, trauma bonding, compersion, telling a friend your true emotions, and the pros and cons of ultimatums.