@raquelmartinphd: You need to know the difference, because there’s real power in knowing what you can control… and what you can’t. You can’t control whether someone respects your time. But you can decide what you’ll do if they don’t. That’s the difference between a boundary and a rule. Between a standard and an expectation. So many of us are trying to protect our peace using the wrong tools. We call it a boundary…but it’s really a demand. We set expectations…but never share them out loud. We lower our standards to stay connected. That’s why I made this free guide: It breaks down the difference between boundaries, rules, expectations, and standards with ~ Clear definitions ~ Tangible scripts ~ Real-life reflection exercises Grab it from my website under mental health guides.