Tag: boundaries
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Testing Folks
I have this habit that I just recently noticed. I have to “test” people. Or I have to have a several week grace period where I get to know someone and see if I’m actually comfortable with them. That is kind of a normal thing I guess, needing to adjust to people. But I have…
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Getting Past the Awkward
I was recently talking to my extroverted friend at church and I said, “I just have to tell you… If you are trying to set me up with so and so I will NEVER be able to speak to them because I will be paranoid. So… if you want us to be friends please don’t…
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Trying to Explain a Struggle
To someone who just doesn’t get it… Have you ever had something that you needed help with but couldn’t explain it? I have often tried to explain my inner thoughts to someone who doesn’t understand. Church friends especially. You can see in their face when you lose them. It is rough because we are called…
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Setting Boundaries In the Office
I have had a lot of jobs. Most of my jobs have been fairly laid back, or I had a close connection to my “boss” (ahem… can we say family friend, or parent or sibling? heh-heh). I have had bosses who didn’t give two hoots about me, and I have had bosses whom I loved.…
Redheaded Jill 