11/25/2025
🫂 Understanding the difference between codependent thinking and boundary-led thinking can really change how we approach relationships.
When we’re stuck in codependent thinking, we tend to put others’ needs before our own, have trouble saying “no,” and let our sense of well-being depend on how others are feeling. We might constantly seek approval, fear rejection so much that we neglect our own wellness, and get too wrapped up in other people’s problems, often crossing emotional boundaries.
Boundary-led thinking, however, is about finding a healthier balance. It means taking care of your own needs as well as others’, feeling comfortable setting limits, maintaining healthy independence, and clearly communicating what you need.
Switching to boundary-led thinking requires understanding that your needs are just as important as anyone else’s. Make sure you’re taking care of yourself while also creating relationships where both sides are respected and understood 🩵
