✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.21 – How to Set Communication Boundaries With Roommates: Living with others requires constant negotiation of space, privacy, and respect. Setting clear communication boundaries prevents conflict before it starts. Begin by discussing shared expectations—quiet hours, guests, cleaning duties—when everyone feels calm. Using direct, kind language keeps emotions low and teamwork high. If problems arise, focus on behavior, not personality, saying “I need the kitchen free after nine” instead of “You’re always in the way.” Consistency matters; boundaries lose power if you ignore them. Active listening helps everyone feel included in decisions. Written agreements or group chats can reinforce mutual accountability. Respecting your own rules teaches others to do the same. When communication stays structured, the home feels safe and predictable. Boundaries create peace, not distance, when practiced respectfully. Over time, these conversations strengthen trust, independence, and emotional balance. A household built on open communication becomes a training ground for lifelong cooperation and shared understanding.

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