Understanding Boundary Conflicts in Friendships

What is the main focus of the discussion on boundary conflicts?

• Boundary conflicts in romantic relationships

• Boundary conflicts with family

• Boundary conflicts with friends

• Boundary conflicts at work

In a friendship between two compliant individuals, what is a common issue?

• They frequently argue

• One dominates the other

• Neither gets what they truly want

• Both express their desires openly

What is a key solution for compliant individuals dealing with aggressive controllers?

• Agree with everything the controller says

• Avoid the aggressive controller

• Learn to say no and stand your ground

• Ignore the aggressive controller

What is a common feeling experienced by compliant individuals in friendships with aggressive controllers?

• Joy and satisfaction

• Bitterness and anger

• Complete happiness

• Indifference

What is a compliant person's typical response to a friend's request, even if they don't want to comply?

• They immediately refuse

• They agree to keep the peace

• They argue about it

• They ignore the request

What is the recommended action for a compliant person when a friendship is not respecting their boundaries?

• Accept the situation as it is

• Ignore the boundary issues

• Re-evaluate the friendship

• Continue to comply with everything

How might a compliant person feel when dealing with a manipulative controller?

• Empowered and in control

• Taken advantage of and exhausted

• Completely indifferent

• In charge of the situation

What is a potential solution for dealing with a manipulative controller?

• Confront the manipulative behavior directly

• Agree with the manipulative controller

• Ignore the manipulative behavior

• Avoid confrontation at all costs

What might a non-responsive person's behavior indicate in a friendship?

• They have a different need for connection

• They are very interested in spending time

• They are always available

• They are eager to communicate

What should a compliant person do if they feel ignored by a non-responsive friend?

• Demand more attention

• Continue to reach out frequently

• Ignore the friend's behavior

• Respect the friend's boundaries and back off