@Crissy I found myself in a situation like that recently where I had at one point put out a call asking for an artist to do a commission for me. (Note to self: Find that post again and edit it.)

Months later, someone contacted me using the post and asked if I was still looking for an artist. I took a look, asked their rates, and then said that maybe in the future when I had the budget for them I'd contact them, but I didn't need an artist right now.

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🧵 Boundaries 2 of 2
When people ignore your communicated boundaries, the most important thing is how you respond to protect yourself.

It's not our job to teach them how to hear us. Instead of getting frustrated, I chose to simply withdraw my presence to protect my peace.

To anyone struggling with someone who just won't respect your 'stop,' know that it's okay to take that final step and remove yourself from the situation. Your peace matters!

Yesel Yoon Ph.D. has a fantastic piece on Psychology Today "Navigating Relationships: The Power of Healthy Boundaries
How to show up in your relationships without burning out."

KEY POINTS
Boundary setting is a mutually beneficial and positive strategy to maintain healthy relationships.
It's important to question the assumptions we hold about what it means to be a "good" relationship partner.
Undermining your own needs in relationships can lead to resentment, burnout, and future conflict.

Source
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/on-second-thought/202311/navigating-relationships-the-power-of-healthy-boundaries

#boundaries #opencommunication #peaceofmind