We Can Do Hard Things · September 13, 2022 · 55m

How to Say No: Boundaries with Nedra Glover Tawwab

Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab teaches Glennon, Abby, and Amanda how to create drama-free relationships through clear boundaries — why boundaries are acts of love, not selfishness.

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The courage to set boundaries is the courage to risk disappointing people — and most of us were raised to believe that disappointing others is morally wrong

Tawwab identifies the core fear: setting boundaries risks disappointing someone. Most people — especially women — were raised to believe that causing disappointment is selfish, mean, or unloving. The courage to disappoint is the prerequisite for healthy boundaries.

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Highlights

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Boundaries are not walls that keep people out — they are bridges that make healthy relationships possible

Tawwab reframes boundaries: most people think of boundaries as rejection (I am pushing you away). Tawwab argues they are invitations (here is how we can be close without resentment). Boundaries make relationships sustainable.

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