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Signs of Unhealthy BoundariesFrom a handout of Onsite Workshops (www.onsiteworkshops.com), with additional information from Dr. Gore.Telling all Talking at an intimate level at the first meeting Falling in love with a new acquaintance Falling in love with anyone who reaches out Being overwhelmed by a person-preoccupied Acting on the first sexual impulse Being sexual for your partner, not yourself Going against personal rights or values to please others Not noticing when someone else displays inappropriate boundaries Not noticing when someone invades your boundaries Not noticing when others react negatively to your behaviors Accepting food, gifts, touch or sex that you don't want Touching a person without asking Taking as much as you can get for the sake of getting Giving as much as you can give for the sake of giving Allowing someone to take as much as they can from you Letting others direct your life Letting others describe your reality Letting others define you Believing others can anticipate your needs Expecting others to fill your needs automatically Falling apart so someone will take care of you Self-abuse Sexual and physical abuse Food and chemical abuse |