I wrongly believe someone’s pushback is an indication that I’m doing something wrong. I don’t like the drama and complications that can happen when I establish a boundary and the other person continues to ask things of me that aren’t in alignment with that boundary. Or they just flat-out ignore the boundary. And when they do, my natural inclination is to take the blame. I allow myself to get pulled into debates about the boundary. My counselor has often reminded me, “Adults inform.
