Saying It Clearly Without Softening Every Edge

You know you need boundaries. You've read about them, thought about them, rehearsed them in your head. But in the actual moment, your words come out apologetic, indirect, or buried under justifications. You add "e;sorry"e; before stating a limit. You explain endlessly to make your boundary feel less harsh. You leave room for negotiation because saying it plainly feels too confrontational. This b...