Boundaries as Love: Protecting What Matters Most

By
Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted
Monday, January 5, 2026
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#CoreValuesIndex
#Happiness
#Psychology
#Well-being
#Editorials
Boundaries as Love: Protecting What Matters Most

Boundaries are often misunderstood. People imagine them as walls, rules, or rejection. But in Core Values language, boundaries are something far more meaningful:

Boundaries are love — for yourself and for the relationship.

A boundary is an agreement about what you will allow, what you will give, and what you need to stay healthy and whole.


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