The main types of boundaries

• Card 1

  Physical boundaries

  • Who can touch you, hug you, or stand close to you, and when
  • Privacy around your body, your bedroom, your belongings
  • The right to say "not right now" to physical affection, even from people you love

• Card 2

  Emotional boundaries

  • Not taking responsibility for other people's moods or reactions
  • Choosing what personal information you share, and with whom
  • Allowing yourself to feel differently to someone else without needing to justify it

• Card 3

  Digital boundaries

  • Muting, unfollowing or blocking without needing to explain
  • Choosing when you're contactable, and switching notifications off
  • Deciding what parts of your life you share online

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  Time boundaries

  • How much notice you need before agreeing to something
  • Ending conversations, calls or visits when you're tired
  • Protecting time for rest, work, or things that matter to you

• Card 5

  Relationship boundaries

  • What tone of voice, language or behaviour you'll accept
  • How much closeness, contact or disclosure feels right at this pace
  • Being able to disagree without the relationship being at risk

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