Some people can’t respect your boundaries, no matter how clearly you set them. They may overstep when you’ve asked for space, press for details you’d rather keep private, or make themselves too comfortable in ways that feel invasive. Boundary pushers seem to believe that rules apply to everyone but themselves. In the long run, you’re likely better off holding firm to your boundaries than bending them for someone who’s already proven they won’t respect them.

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