What are porous boundaries?
Porous Boundaries – People with porous boundaries are too involved and enmeshed with others. They often are highly dependent on other people and struggle with feelings of anxiety, burnout and the need to please others. They are likely to: Struggle to say no to other people's requests or demands.
What are rigid boundaries?
When we have rigid boundaries, we create too much space between ourselves and others. A rigid boundary is like a big, strong wall. It feels safe (walls are good protection), but it keeps everyone out, so we become isolated and disconnected.
What are healthy boundaries?
Healthy boundaries allow each person in a relationship or family to communicate their wants and needs, while also respecting the wants and needs of others. A few examples of a person exhibiting healthy boundaries include: Being able to say, "no," and accept when someone else says, "no".