Boundary Setting in Relationships Find out your approach to maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships. ghostman published on March 190 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 How do you respond when a friend asks to borrow money? Flat-out refuse Lend them without question Lend but set clear repayment terms Politely decline and offer alternative support 2/10 What is your reaction when someone invades your personal space? Avoid confrontation and endure it Politely ask for space and explain your boundaries Express discomfort and set boundaries Physically remove yourself from the situation 3/10 How do you handle unsolicited advice from a family member? Take offense but keep silent React defensively and shut down communication Thank them for their input and assert your views Listen politely and decide whether to implement the advice 4/10 When your partner crosses a line, how do you communicate your feelings? Have an open conversation about boundaries Brush it off and avoid confrontation Get angry and confront the behavior immediately Take time to reflect before discussing the issue calmly 5/10 What is your response when a friend cancels plans last minute? Acknowledge the inconvenience but voice your feelings Express understanding and rearrange Ask for clarification on the reason and discuss feelings about the cancellation Feel upset and distance yourself emotionally 6/10 How do you handle a colleague who constantly takes credit for your work? Document your contributions and discuss with the colleague calmly Remain silent to avoid conflict Take credit back aggressively Address the issue directly with the colleague 7/10 What is your reaction when someone ignores your boundaries repeatedly? Reassert your boundaries firmly Ignore the breach and try to adapt Have a serious discussion about respect for boundaries Cut off contact immediately 8/10 When your partner wants to share social media passwords, how do you respond? Discuss privacy concerns and reach a compromise Share your own concerns and decide together Agree to keep them happy Refuse outright and question their trust 9/10 How do you react when a friend starts bad-mouthing another mutual friend? Address the negativity and set boundaries on gossip Express discomfort and steer the conversation positively Listen quietly to avoid conflict Defend the absent friend passionately 10/10 What is your response when a family member constantly asks for favors? Say no bluntly and distance yourself temporarily Keep fulfilling their requests to maintain harmony Discuss boundaries around favors and suggest alternative solutions Set limits on what you can do and offer support in other ways
