What Are Healthy Marriage Boundaries and Why Are They Important?

Many people use the word “boundaries” without really knowing what they are—or how to use them in marriage. In this episode of Reconciling Marriages with Coach Jack, you’ll learn what healthy marriage boundaries actually look like, how they differ from rules, and when to use them. If your spouse’s behavior is damaging the relationship and talking hasn’t worked, it’s time to consider a better approach.

What You’ll Learn

• The key difference between rules and real boundaries
• When to use boundaries—and when not to
• Why needy behaviors ruin connection and what to do instead
• How one woman used boundaries to turn her marriage around

Want to Work With Coach Jack?
If your marriage is suffering from your spouse's damaging behavior and you’ve run out of ways to talk about it, boundaries might be the missing step. Learn how to improve your marriage with Coach Jack's Difficult Partner Coaching Package.

Key Takeaways

• Boundaries are not rules—they are actions you take
• Good boundaries reduce the payoff for bad behavior
• Talking more is not the same as doing more
• Strong relationships need love first, boundaries second
• Boundaries build respect when used the right way

Additional Resources

• Difficult Partner Coaching Package - All you need to start rebuilding your marriage when your spouse behaves badly.
• Boundaries Effectiveness Quiz - Free resource for determining how effectively you are using boundaries in your marriage.
• How to Get Your Spouse's Respect and Keep It
• Connecting Through “Yes!” – Coach Jack’s book on rebuilding connection before using boundaries

Work one-on-one with Coach Jack to repair your relationship using small, easy steps that rebuild connection quickly. Visit CoachJackIto.com to learn more about relationship coaching.