When you begin to set boundaries, your conscience will make you feel guilty, because you have been taught that protecting your emotions is selfish and wrong, as many Christians have been taught. However, over time the guilt will go away. Your relationships will improve as people realize they can't take advantage of you anymore. Other people might be angry that you can't "be depended on" and might withdraw, but that is between them and God. Being stuck in a controlling relationship is worse for both you and the other, and setting boundaries in the relationship will be better for the other and yourself.
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