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Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.70 – Communicating Your Boundaries to Extended Family Members: Setting boundaries with relatives requires balance between firmness and respect. Begin by identifying your limits—time, privacy, or emotional topics—and communicate them clearly but kindly. Use steady tone and positive language: “I appreciate your concern, but I’m handling that my way.” Avoid over-explaining; too much detail invites debate. Repetition reinforces seriousness without hostility. If boundaries are ignored, follow through with calm distance instead of arguments. Family traditions may resist change at first, but consistency earns respect. Maintaining politeness under pressure shows strength, not weakness. Over time, relatives adapt when they see you mean what you say. Boundaries protect peace while preserving dignity. Communicating them clearly builds self-trust and teaches future generations that love can coexist with limits. Healthy family communication starts when one person decides that kindness and firmness belong in the same conversation.

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