Tips To Build Healthy Boundaries With Your Partner

It is not easy to keep a relationship healthy and happy all the time. While a relationship is bound to have its fair share of ups and downs, one should consistently make efforts to ease tensions in a relationship. The butterflies and the magical charm of a relationship fades no sooner than a year into a relationship. After this phase, the bickering and disagreements might be as stark as ever. It will be important that you learn to relish each and every moment with and without your partner. Wedding Affair shares the top 5 tips to build healthy boundaries with your partner. 

1. Be Assertive

While setting boundaries you should have clarity about what you can accept and what you can’t. Once you are clear in your head, it is much easier to convey it to your partner without being ambiguous.  

2. Convey But Be kind

 You cannot simply launch into a tirade. Make sure your tone is polite and that you don’t push your partner into the defensive zone. Don’t forget to be kind.

3. Be Prepared For Adjustment

While setting boundaries, even you will have to make certain adjustments for your partner. Don’t be a talker, listen after you have conveyed your thoughts. Your partner might have some too. 

4. Avoid Criticism

Don’t go criticising your partner. Even if you have some complaints, make sure you don’t blame him for everything. Try to come up with constructive and resolving statements.

5. Spend Quality Time ‘Alone’

Learn to enjoy your own company. Don’t just stick around your partner all the time. Have things to do in your own life.