SETTING BOUNDARIES : WHY SET BOUNDARIES ?

by Sarah Copeland

Boundaries show where one thing ends and another begins. Boundaries in a relationship are kind of like this; They help each person figure out where one person ends and the other begins. In short, boundaries help you define what you are comfortable with and how you would like to be treated by others.

Boundaries that are healthy. We all know we need them to achieve work/life balance, deal with toxic people, and have rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what exactly do "healthy boundaries" entail, and how can we express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

26 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2022

About the author

Sarah Copeland is an award-winning writer, tastemaker and curator of good living. She is the author of the cookbooks Every Day is Saturday, Feast, and The Newlywed Cookbook, which exemplify her standard for gorgeous photography, luscious, meticulously-tested recipes, and simple luxuries.

The former Food Director at Real Simple magazine and a Food Network veteran, Sarah has spent a decade bringing her live full philosophy to homes across America. Sarah and her recipes appear regularly in top publications including The New York Times, Food & Wine, Saveur, Martha Stewart Living, Better Homes and Gardens and Food Network Magazine.

She and her husband live in a small village north of New York City, with their two young children.