When discussing boundaries, people often mention things like, “I turned down an invitation to a party I didn’t want to attend,” or “I told my sister I wasn’t going to lend her money.” And while boundaries are important for all of our relationships, most people think less about boundaries in romantic relationships.

Even when you’re married or in a long-term relationship, you still need boundaries with your partner. You have a right to privacy; you can have your own friends, your own social media accounts, and time to yourself that........

© Psychology Today