Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are
books by Lysa TerKeurst
Relationships are wonderful . . . until they're not.Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst as she helps you stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing you biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye--without losing the best of who you are.Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? Are Christians ever called to walk away from a relationship that’s no longer safe or sustainable? Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands these hard questions in the midst of relational struggles.But after thousands of hours of counseling intensives and extensive theological research that transformed the way she defined healthy relationships, Lysa is now more committed than ever to loving people well without losing the best of who she is. She wants to help you do the same. In these pages Lysa will help you:Understand the five factors to remember when implementing healthy boundaries.Determine the appropriate amount of personal and emotional access someone has to you based on how responsible they'll be with that access.Stop being misled and emotionally paralyzed by wrongly interpreted or weaponized scriptures that perpetuate unhealthy dynamics in difficult relationships.Overcome the frustrating cycle of ineffective boundary-setting with realistic scripts and practical strategies to help you communicate, keep, and implement healthier patterns.Be equipped to say goodbye without guilt when a relationship has shifted from difficult to destructive and is no longer sustainable.Receive therapeutic wisdom you can trust directly from Lysa’s Christian counselor Jim Cress, who weighs in throughout the book. You'll be relieved to learn that boundaries aren't just a good idea, they're a God idea. The themes explored throughout the book are introduced gradually, allowing readers to absorb them naturally. Rather than overwhelming the audience, the author integrates these ideas into the story’s progression. This subtlety enhances impact. The story encourages reflection by presenting situations that resonate on a personal level. Rather than offering simple answers, it invites readers to consider different perspectives. This openness adds depth and relevance. The writing emphasizes clarity without sacrificing expressiveness. Sentences are structured in a way that supports smooth reading, while still offering descriptive richness where needed. This balance makes the book approachable without feeling overly simplistic.
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