From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
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Setting limits with friends the right way
From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues
Setting limits with friends the right way
- Have you ever had resentment toward a friend? Most of us have. If so, you probably know that when you don't address that anger or frustration, the resentment ends up wearing you down. Usually, limits happen naturally in a friendship without needing to be stated. For instance, your friend may know instinctively not to show up for a visit in the middle of the night but there may be times you need to set a limit if your friend isn't noticing or honoring your needs. Doing that keeps the lines of communication open, giving your friends guidance about what works well for you and what's out of bounds. So, let's walk through four ways you can set or enforce your limits now. The first is to redirect communication pivoting to another format or time that's acceptable to you. Let's say your friend who's also a vendor for your company texts you about both work and personal plans on nights and weekends but you don't really want to…
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