Help me set a boundary with {{person + relationship}}. I need a script — words I'd actually say — not vague advice.
The situation:
{{what's happening — they're crossing a line, asking too much, ignoring a previous request}}
What I want to change:
{{the specific behavior I need to stop or limit}}
What I'm afraid of:
{{the consequence — them being hurt, angry, retaliating, the relationship ending}}
Output:
1. **The clear version** of what I need to say — in plain words, no apology padding
2. **The full script** — how to open, what to say, how to close
3. **Common derailments** — what they might say to push back, and how I respond without caving
4. **What I should NOT do** — over-explaining, JADE-ing (justify/argue/defend/explain), or apologizing for the boundary
5. **What happens if they don't accept it** — the consequence I'm willing to enforce, named in advance
Be honest if my "boundary" is actually a manipulation attempt or unrealistic ask. Sometimes what we frame as a boundary is just a demand.boundariescommunicationassertiveness