Boundaries in marriage

Anon Imperfect Mum

Boundaries in marriage

What rules/ boundaries do you have in your marriage?
My husband is of the impression now there should be none!!!

Posted in:  Relationships & Marriage

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Be truthful, faithful and respectful. That is all “boundaries” we have.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Agreed. Plus, for hubby to understand when I need him not to touch me when I'm having an anxiety attack. That's it really.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Every relationship needs boundaries.

I suppose it depends what sort of boundaries do you mean?

Do you mean in regards to sex? Hell yes there are boundaries, but to be fair my partner is respectful so I’ve never had to explain to him that I’m not ‘sex on tap’ or not means no’. I’ve also never had to explain that he doesn’t get to grope me whenever he wants or in ways that I don’t enjoy (which seems to be an issue that crops up on this page a lot).

Do you mean keeping the bathroom door closed when you pee and poop? Money boundaries?

There is no such thing as a healthy relationship without some kind of boundaries.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Boundries are great, it's a way of eliminating grey areas. Apart of being married is wanting to make our spouses happy, so if we know exactly what would make them unhappy, it makes marriage a lot easier to navigate and a lot less arguments.
I could list ours, but ultimately it has to be between you and your husband, if he thinks you dont need any boundries what so ever, he doesn't know what it takes to have a lasting and happy marriage

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Anon Imperfect Mum

We just have the standard ones where we are faithful, respectful and open. But we also have one where we need to be understanding in anything that happens.

But I also have a personal rule lol during my time of the month, just let me shower and have bathroom time alone lol just let me be haha

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