Compromise or boundaries

07/03/2025 16 min Episodio 12
Compromise or boundaries

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Embrace Change, we dive into the delicate balance between compromise and setting boundaries. Disagreements happen in all relationships, but the way we navigate them determines whether they lead to growth or frustration. I start by sharing a personal story from my childhood—growing up in a blended family where division was felt in subtle yet impactful ways. From this experience, I learned a powerful lesson: not every boundary is a necessary one, and not every compromise is healthy. Sometimes, we set boundaries out of fear rather than necessity, and other times, we compromise in ways that only lead to resentment. As you move through the week, I encourage you to listen to your emotions. Are you holding back words just to keep the peace? That might be a sign of an unhealthy compromise. Are you setting a boundary but feeling deep sadness afterward? That could mean it wasn’t the right boundary to begin with. But if an emotional conversation leaves you feeling lighter, even if sadness lingers, that’s a sign you made the right choice.