Why Boundaries Save Relationships

Most people think toxic relationships collapse because of fights, cheating, or dramatic betrayals. But psychology research (e.g. by Gottman) shows the real danger often begins with the inability to set boundaries in relationships.

When men fail to set boundaries, it turns into resentment. Over time, that ruins admiration and respect, turning love into contempt: the number one predictor of divorce. This video offers practical relationship advice based on proven relationship psychology and decades of research.

You’ll learn:
-How people-pleasing creates toxic relationships.
-Why saying “yes” when you mean “no” destroys long-term relationships.
-The predictable stages from automatic agreement to emotional check-out.
-Why boundaries in relationships build respect and attraction.
-The psychology of clear communication and how it prevents resentment.
-Why partners who set boundaries in relationships are far more likely to create secure, lasting love.

If you’ve ever struggled to speak up, or if you feel your relationship is quietly eroding, this video explains why boundaries are the key to saving love before it’s too late.

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0:00 Not setting boundaries ruins the foundation of the relationship
1:25 Stage 1 - People pleasing
1:49 Stage 2 - Communication breaks down
2:24 Stage 3 - Contempt grows
3:00 Stage 4 - Emotional checkout
3:25 The antidote
4:55 How to say "no" without a fight
5:38 When to Keep the Peace
6:52 Boundaries and Attraction
7:58 Conclusion
8:49 Invite from Hard Love Theory

HTL is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Even though I hold an MS in Psychology, I am not a licensed therapist, and the content on this channel is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy.

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