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Living in the Comfort Zone: The Gift of Boundaries in Relationships

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Living in the Comfort Zone really meant a lot to me not only because she explained the importance of boundaries in relationships but because she explained very clearly WHY some of us don't have a very easy time with them. Some of us have virtually no experience with setting boundaries and others have them so rigid that nothing can penetrate.. not even the good things. She explains the patterns and how sometimes people are distancers and sometimes intruders of other's boundaries. It helps me to understand the dynamics behind a behavior or lack of it and THEN to get suggestions to work towards a more desired outcome. The author has done a wonderful job of explaining a very complex subject and offering really practical and helpful suggestions.

I have read about 50 books in the self-help genre, most of them contain important, valid, useful information. However, most of them could also be condensed to a booklet. Yet, a booklet wouldn't profit as well as a full-length paperback. Consequently, concepts relatively simple to comprehend are over explained, drawn out, and result in fluffing up the page numbers.

Living in the Comfort Zone is the worst example of this stuff-to-fluff type of self-help writing. Valid points, especially the bulleted lists were helpful and informative. But a whole book? No way.

Read it if no others are available and you need some general pointers, otherwise go directly to Better Boundaries (Black & Enns).

I ordered this book as one of my college classes text book requirement. This book is so well written, it is hard to put it down once you start reading it. I found a lot of useful information in this book on relationships and boundaries. Some people might think that they have perfect relationships and bounderies with others, and a perfect marriage/family. Yet, there is no such a thing as a perfect marriage/family. Dysfunction is everywhere. This book is a great tool that will help define self in order to connect with others. I recommend this book to everyone, regardless of age and marital status!!!!!!

This book is wonderful. The author covers the topic of relationship boundaries and the necessity of having them in place in a very effective manner. The importance of recognizing co-dependency and its negative effects within relationships is expressed in a very comprehensive manner. Its a must read for those who seek to improve all the relationships in their lives in a positive way.