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Some people just have a talent for making bad situations worse.
And if that person happens to be your mother-in-law?
Well, congratulations, youve just unlocked nightmare mode.
Because some mothers-in-law have an almost magical ability to ignore boundaries.
Just like it happened to our Redditor.
Instead, she saw an opportunity.
But not before she had already caused enough stress to possibly send the OP into early labor.
Unfortunately, reasoning with someone like this is like trying to explain WiFi to a pigeonit just doesnt compute.
The only real solution?
Set hard boundaries and stick to them like superglue.
We asked Dr. Martin how boundaries can be enforced with people who consistently ignore them.
She explained that maintaining firm and consistent boundaries is essential.
Enforce your boundaries every time theyre violated, or theyll learn they can be ignored.
Focus on changing your behavior rather than asking the other person to change; this gives you more control.
We wanted to know what common mistakes people make when trying to set boundaries.
While vague boundaries can lead to misunderstandings, failing to enforce them regularly teaches others they arent serious.
And, without enforcement, boundaries lose effectiveness.
We asked Dr. Martin when it is necessary to cut ties with someone who refuses to respect boundaries.
Ultimately, protecting oneself from ongoing harm should take precedence over maintaining a toxic connection.
Check out the results:
