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futuristic · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Define boundaries. What does it mean to protect one's boundaries?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

List four classic compromise solutions.

What will be an ideal response?

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Boundaries define your personal space (i.e., the space that defines you as distinct from others). To be assertive means to affirm your right to protect your boundaries from inappropriate intrusions. Though boundaries can refer to physical space, they also refer to psychological space (e.g., privacy). In its simplest form, protecting one's boundaries means saying no..

Answer to Question 2

McCay et al. (2006, p. 101) discuss a number of classic compromise solutions.

1 . Take turns..
2 . Do both; have it all..
3 . Trial period..
4 . Split the difference..