How to respond to a friend's boundary with grace

Friend Forward

There’s so much talk on how to effectively set boundaries, but what about receiving them?

If you’ve recently found yourself in a situation where a friend called you out on something, you might have been left feeling confused, defensive, indignant, and not quite sure how to respond. But these are the moments that test the strength and resilience of a friendship, and so it’s crucial they are handled with care. In this episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares valuable insights on how to navigate these potentially challenging moments.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- three key ways to avoid reacting negatively when a friend sets a boundary with you

- the importance of remaining curious in your friendshuips, and empathising with the emotions behind the boundary, even if you don’t agree with the details

- the distinction between a healthy boundary and one established to control or overcorrect a past crossed boundary

- practical advice and scripts to handle these situations with your friends

And as always, stay tuned to the end for this week's homework.

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