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Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Set Boundaries?
You said no, and they said, “Okay.” So why are you still thinking about it? Maybe you're wondering if they're upset or whether you should send another message to explain yourself. When you've learned to treat someone else's disappointment as your responsibility, even a reasonable boundary can leave you feeling guilty. Here's why that happens and what you can practice instead.