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Sunday, March 23, 2008

Signs of Unhealthy Boundaries

Author: Unknown

Telling all.

Talking at an intimate level at the first meeting.

Falling in love with a new acquaintance.

Falling in love with anyone who reaches out.

Being overwhelmed by a person-preoccupation.

Acting on the first sexual impulse.

Being sexual for your partner, not yourself.

Going against personal values or rights to please others.

Not noticing when someone else displays inappropriate boundaries.

Not noticing when someone invades your boundaries.

Accepting food, gifts, touch, or sex that you do not want.

Touching a person without asking.

Taking as much as you can get for the sake of getting.

Giving as much as you can give for the sake of giving.

Allowing someone to take as much as they can from you.

Letting others direct your life.

Letting others describe your reality.

Letting others define you.

Believing others can anticipate your needs.

Expecting others to fill your needs automatically.

Falling apart so someone will take care of you.

Self-abuse

Sexual and physical abuse

Food and chemical abuse

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