Sometimes we learn late in life about setting boundaries. As children we are basically taught to make ourselves agreeable to be kind to others. For example, a few cases in point such as we are wearing the same clothes as the other children in school even if we like different styles, being forced to hug a relative when we really can’t stand them, We are forced into a type of kindness that goes against our personal feelings and basically our boundaries. If we dress like the other kids we don’t stand out, aren’t picked on, and confrom to the boundaries set. If we refuse to hug a relative we are again going against what our feelings are so as not to be rude. Because we don’t wish to offend we set our boundaries aside to please others. This is also true in relationships. It doesn’t matter whether it is the man or the woman. Frequently, a person does set aside their own boundaries for the sake of a relationship. There was an article today about why people finally gave up in their marriages even though they had been married for a significant number of years. Obviously, being a cheater came first. Yet without realizing it many of the people had not set personal boundaries. They were basically walked over, insulted, abused emotionally, expected to act like a stereotype husband or wife, and a few other reasons. Most of the women who responded were women. They were fed up with the lack of respect by their partners. It is important in any relationship to have personal boundaries which in fact really means respect another person’s wishes. Do you ever find people invade your personal boundaries? The Good Gus Series is available online at Kindle, Nook and Waterstones. Hard copies, personally autographed, are available through our website www.goodgusbooks.com along with past blogs for your reading enjoyment. Now available audio and videos for the Good Gus series on YouTube! Digitizing for all the books are available now on YouTube! “Misplaced Trust” is now available on Amazon in e-book form. It is also available digitally at www.misplacedtrustbook.com. If you are thinking of a Will or a Living Trust, “Misplaced Trust” will give you the information you need to make an informed decision. Please check me out on IHeart radio. The Good Gus series, books one through four, are now available at the Morgan Mill Mail/UPS. I am now on Instagram and X! Remember your free copy of my budget is available by emailing me at mae@misplacedtrustbook.com.