Narcissism Glossary

Boundaries and control are different

🚧 A boundary defines 'the action I will take' to protect your own dignity; control violates another's free will in the attempt to 'force their behavior to change.' The difference is essential.

The healthy line that protects you and the control that strips another's freedom are entirely different things.

Often seen in situations like these

"If the yelling starts, I'll end the call" — a boundary, because it decides your action.

When this happens, try this

💡 Focus on the response you'll take, not the fight to change them. The clear form is "if you do this, I will do that" — a standard you yourself will execute.

Type explanatory concept · Topic Distance & response · Term Boundaries vs. Control · Also known as Boundaries vs. Control

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