Applying a boundary is not an act of unkindness. I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: Our boundaries are designed to protect us from unsafe habits and environments, they are not an attack on the other person. Unconditional love is not synonymous with unconditional tolerance. Asserting your boundaries doesn’t diminish the love you have in your heart for someone; you can love them to the moon and back – but in a healthier manner.
