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#RI-69ba76fe·6 months ago·
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“I set a boundary on phone use”
What Actually Happened
Boyfriend felt hurt when I refused to move diary notes, leading to a 3-day silence
What I wish I knew
"How to explain boundaries without hurting his feelings"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate boundaries clearly and respectfully from the start"
Regret Index
6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Relationships Category
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