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Boundaries

Need & PreferenceConsent & BoundariesSensitive Topic

Personal limits that define what feels acceptable, safe, and respectful in emotional, physical, or sexual interactions.

What This Really Means

Boundaries describe personal limits around comfort, safety, and autonomy that may differ across contexts and relationships.

They are not fixed rules and can change over time as needs, trust, or circumstances evolve.

Examples

Saying no to certain activities

needing time alone after conflict

setting limits around communication frequency.

Common Misunderstandings

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Reality

Boundaries still matter, even when Boundaries is in the picture.

Reality

Boundaries does not cancel boundaries, and limits should be respected.

Reality

Even with Boundaries, clear boundaries still apply.

Tags

#communication#safety#consent-boundaries#need-preference

Inside LoveIQ

We identify patterns related to Boundaries by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.

Sample visualization of a gap metric.

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