What Are Rightful Boundaries?

Relationship conflicts can be confusing and distressing. Everyone involved tends to feel wronged in some way. When they can’t agree on what is “right” and what is “wrong,” we tend to ask, “What do we owe the other person, and what do we have the right to control for ourselves? Do we have a right to expect certain things from others?” When addressing conflicts in relationship counseling, I often find myself explaining healthy boundaries.