7. How to Set Boundaries with a Toxic Ex That Actually Work
The High Conflict Blueprint (for Stepmums & Stepmoms who are DONE with the ex's drama)
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Struggling to set boundaries or hold them when she pushes back?
In this episode, you’ll learn how to create boundaries that actually work with the high conflict ex, and how to follow through, even if she escalates, badmouths you, or tries to guilt-trip you into giving in.
This is your practical, compassionate guide to taking your power back, protecting your peace, your relationship and your emotional health.
👉 Episode Show Notes (including my 10 boundary tip recap): https://www.highconflictblueprint.com/podcast/boundaries-with-a-toxic-ex
Timestamps
01:46 - When it's Time to Stop Trying to Cooperate and Set a Boundary
02:13 - Why Boundaries Are Non-Negotiable with High Conflict People
03:29 - What an Effective Boundary Looks Like
05:06 - What happens When You Set Effective Boundaries
06:00 - Why You Don’t Need Your Partner On Board
06:56 - How to Set and Communicate Boundaries Clearly
08:47 - Boundary Backlash Is Real - How to Handle It
11:27 - Managing Guilt and Fear
13:03 - How Boundaries Set You Free
13:51 - Recap (My 10 Boundary Tips)
Just a heads-up: I’m a certified coach. Everything I share is based on my training, research and experience. It is not professional mental health advice.
Chapters
1. 7. How to Set Boundaries with a Toxic Ex That Actually Work (00:00:00)
2. When it's Time to Stop Trying to Cooperate and Set a Boundary (00:01:46)
3. Why Boundaries Are Non-Negotiable with High Conflict People (00:02:13)
4. What an Effective Boundary Looks Like (00:03:29)
5. What happens When You Set Effective Boundaries (00:05:06)
6. Why You Don’t Need Your Partner On Board (00:06:00)
7. How to Set and Communicate Boundaries Clearly (00:06:56)
8. Boundary Backlash Is Real - How to Handle It (00:08:47)
9. Managing Guilt, Pushback, and Manipulation (00:11:27)
10. How Boundaries Set You Free (00:13:03)
11. Recap (My Top 10 Boundary Tips (00:13:51)
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