“Boundaries are just limits. If you want a healthy relationship, you must be able to set and keep boundaries. Without them, you’re likely to have unnecessary conflict.
1. Intimacy
Have an honest discussion about sexual intimacy. Both you and your partner should be able to express your:
- thoughts
- beliefs
- and boundaries regarding sexual expression in the relationship
It might feel awkward, but press through.
Understanding each other’s preferences, beliefs, and expectations can help your relationship thrive and leave less room for resentment, confusion, or other negative emotions.
2. Finances
Discussions about finances are important in a relationship. Those that ignore this topic tend to run into problems down the road.
Discuss your thoughts, expectations, and boundaries around money. If you don’t see eye to eye, work at a compromise that suits both of you.
3. Past relationships
If anyone is badgering the other with questions of past relationships, that’s overstepping a boundary.
You have every right to let your past stay in the past and so does your partner. Of course, you’re free to share what you want, but when you feel assaulted with questions, it’s time to draw your line in the sand and say, ‘That’s not something I’m comfortable sharing with you.’
4. Loved ones 
It helps to set some boundaries around those outside of your relationship, such as friends and family.
Have a discussion about what you both want in terms of visiting hours, family interaction time and how friendships come into play.
Outside influences, such as in-laws or adult children can be a blessing or a curse depending on various factors. Determine what you’ll allow in your relationship in a way where you and your partner are respected.
5. Social media & technology
If you’re the kind of person that doesn’t care if your partner gets on your social media, that’s great.
But if you like your privacy, you have every right to say, ‘hands off’. Talk about what you desire and see what your partner desires when it comes to social media and technology.
If you want your mobile phone, iPad, or computer off limits to your partner, it’s alright for you to say so. This doesn’t mean you are hiding something. It means you enjoy your freedom when it comes to your things. And, vice versa if your partner tells you this.
6. Respect
Every relationship ought to draw the boundary line of respect.
This means not allowing name-calling or any type of abuse. You deserve respect and so does your partner. If you’re not getting it, shore up your boundary line with a serious conversation.”
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