Boundaries: Line Between Right And Wrong

by Jeffery Dawson

This book is part of the Boundaries Series, including Boundaries with Teens, Boundaries at Work, and The Power of No! Are you a part of a "unhappy couple"? Do you need to set stronger personal boundaries? Are you and your partner in a vicious spiral of negativity? When you purchase Boundaries in Marriage: Line Between Right and Wrong, you'll learn how couples can take responsibility for and understand each other's boundaries. Through better communication, you can banish misunderstandings and learn to be more loving! When you read this book, you will: Learn where boundaries apply in a marriage. Understand the importance of "truth distance." Start enforcing reasonable consequences for boundary violations Develop appropriate sexual boundaries within your marriage Understand the boundaries of fidelity in marriage What boundaries are appropriate for today's new technology? How do you allow your partner to enjoy social media - without going too far?

Genres: Self Help

154 pages, Hardcover

First published October 8, 2014

Reviews

[Barbara Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a long subtitle, but the main description of its content is the title listed above. Dawson defines boundaries as the way we differentiate what we are, what we are ready to share, and with whom and what we do not want to share. Each person needs to set his own boundaries: what is right for each person and what is not right.
Dawson talks about the meaning and types of boundaries. He discusses rules you need to follow and how not to send out the wrong signals to others. Just as important each person must respect the personal boundaries of others. The author explains how to create boundaries and what to do when the lines between boundaries become blurry. That is the time to concentrate on fixing them.
There are chapters that specifically discuss boundaries in marriage, dating, at work, with families and friends. This book is easy to read in the sense that there is not a lot of technical jargon. It is a general discussion of an issue often quoted in terms such as “I need my personal space.” If the reader is searching for an in-depth analysis of boundaries, this seventy-page essay is not the book. However, it is an interesting book to open the mind on the subject. Recommended for young adults and adults.