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How To Set Boundaries With Friends because COVID

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Oct 26, 2020

How To Set Boundaries With Friends because COVID

I've noticed what a friend called "pandemic hypocrisy" with a lot of people lately. So, please keep in mind that you should practice what you preach. That being said, here are some suggestions for setting boundaries.

1. Don't Be Afraid to Say No

If someone has an idea to do something that you feel uncomfortable with, like taking public transportation or going out to eat inside a restaurant, don't be afraid to say no. A great way to get around this is to suggest a few things that you ARE comfortable with.

Some COVID friendly ideas I've been loving are:

Going on a walk outside or a hike.

Hanging out in my backyard. When it was warmer we'd go in my pool but now since it's colder we sit around my fire pit!

Eating at a restaurant outdoors.

2. Explain Your Comfort Level

I have some friends that aren't seeing people at all, some friends who prefer we wear masks and keep a distance, some friends who are okay not wearing masks and being close and some friends who are okay with not wearing masks, but keeping a safe distance. Everyone's comfort level is different, so don't be afraid to define your boundaries.

Personally, I'm okay with being around a few of my friends without masks because I consider them my "quarantine bubble" meaning we all trust each other to be taking safe measures. Some friends who aren't being so safe I keep a bit more distance with, which is okay! There is quite literally a global pandemic going on and you are allowed to have your boundaries.

3. Don't Go Overboard

Please remember that there is still a pandemic going on. You shouldn't really be going to huge gatherings or parties and you should limit the number of people you are exposed to, not just for your own well-being but for the well-being of everyone you are encountering.

4. Be Considerate

With everything going on around us, you should really be considerate of your friends and the situations they may be in. For example, when visiting a friend who has a high risk parent, I make sure to keep a big distance between us. Another example is that I am going upstate to visit another friend soon and I am getting tested and social distancing for 12 days before I go to really limit my exposure and take every precaution I can to ensure I don't get her sick.

5. Practice What You Preach

With all of that being said, you should really practice what you preach. It's not really fair to demand that the people you're seeing do all of these things to stay safe, but then not follow them yourself.

We all need to work together here.

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How To Set Boundaries With Friends because COVID

There is still very much a pandemic going on. It's okay to set boundaries.

1. Don't Be Afraid to Say No

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3. Don't Go Overboard

4. Be Considerate

5. Practice What You Preach

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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