A boundary is not what you want them to do. It is what you will do. You control you.
A boundary without a consequence is just a suggestion. If the line is crossed, you must immediately implement the predetermined consequence (e.g., hanging up the phone, leaving the environment, or pausing the conversation). 🚪 Navigating the "Goodbyes" Good Boundaries and Goodbyes PDF
Boundaries are not designed to control another person's behavior, but to determine what access they have to you. They are essentially personal policies on how you will protect your peace and emotional safety. A boundary is not what you want them to do