Quotes About Boundaries Novels & Stories

“May something.” Alexie sighed. “You’re not even pretending anymore.” “Because you’re not hiding it well,” Sazzy replied gently. “Hindi ka miserable pero hindi ka rin masaya.” Alexie leaned against the counter. “I set boundaries,” she said quietly. “He respected them.” “And?” Sazzy asked. “And now I don’t know if I did the right thing.” Sazzy softened. “Love isn’t just about protection, Lex sometimes it’s also about risk.”

Sagot ko na may halong pagka-irita. He hesitated. “That’s irrelevant.” “There,” sabi ko. “That’s the problem.” He looked at me with his eyes sharp. “You wanted boundaries.” “I wanted clarity,” sagot ko. “Not emotional exile.” At hindi na sya nakapagsalita.

“It’s Holiday break, Tim. My family personally wanted me to come. And besides, you’re not paying me any dime for me to prioritize it rather than my resting days. Give me a break, Tim. Let me know what you guys talked about. Thanks.” Agad niyang pinatay ang kanilang usapan. She’s kind… but doesn’t have enough patience to deal with bullshits in life. As much as possible, pinipilit niya ang sariling maging mabait. We don’t know what’s on their plate, so have to be kind at all times. But sometimes, people take advantage of those who are kind. Kaya naman nagse-set siya ng limit at boundaries.

Biglang may kumirot sa puso niya. “Alam ko. Pero may mga bagay na kailangan n’yong matutunan. Boundaries. Respect. At saka… hindi niyo na kailangan laging magkulong sa kuwarto na kayo lang.” Nagtili ang puso ni Neil. Hindi niya maintindihan. Parang may tinanggal sa kanya. “Ma… para namang may masama kaming gagawin.” Nakangiti siya sabay tawa nang konti, pero may lungkot.

tanong ko. Bahagya siyang ngumiti. “The proper way.” “That’s vague.” “Dinner invitations. Conversations. Showing up where I’m allowed. No pressure. No manipulation.” Allowed. So naiintindihan niya ang boundaries. O gusto lang niyang isipin kong naiintindihan niya. “Fine,” sabi ko sa wakas. Ako mismo nagulat sa salitang iyon. Bahagyang lumaki ang mga mata niya. “You agree?”

"Fine. Hindi na tayo mag-uusap tungkol sa bagay na iyon, bumalik ka na rito." "Talagang hindi, Trinidad." Huminto siya at hinarap ito. "Girl-boy friendships are supposed to have boundaries. At isa ang discussion na iyon sa mga boundaries na dapat ay itinatatak mo sa utak mo. How would you feel if I start talking about your—" Muli siyang tumigil. Gusto niyang sapukin ang sarili. Si Trini na nahulaan ang kasunod sana niyang sasabihin ay napangisi. "About my vagina?"

Anong nakakatawa? "Akala ko tulog kana?"pang-aasar niya. Hindi ko siya pinansin, nilagay ko ang isang unan ko sa pagitan naming dalawa. "Ano 'to?"tanong niya sabay turo sa unan na nakapagitan samin. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay. "Boundary 'yan. Bawal lumagpas diyan ang kamay mo"pinandilatan ko siya ng mata saka komportableng humiga.

Hanggang sa napadaan ako malapit kay Cara. Noon naman biglang may nahulog na piece of paper sa sahig. Pabalik na ako sa desk ko. Kaya lang mukhang walang ibang nakapansin kaya ako na ang dumampot at iaabot na sana sa kung sino man ang nakahulog noon, nang aksidenteng mabasa ko ang nakasulat rito. 'Boundaries are there to crossed, Ms. Lopez.' Iyon ang unang nabasa ko sa nakasulat rito.

Ethan kept a safe distance. Halos mukhang sinukat niya yung dami ng hangin sa pagitan nila para hindi siya ma-overwhelm. “You go first,” he said, stepping aside. “No, no. Okay lang,” Mia replied automatically. But Ethan shook his head with a light chuckle. “Ladies first. And… I’m practicing boundaries. Please let me.” The humility in his voice landed so deep it shook her. Mia swallowed hard. “O-okay.”

“To… boundaries, sir.” That made him pause. Slow. Long. As if the word hit deeper than she intended. He straightened slightly, jaw clenching once—barely noticeable, pero enough to tell her she said something that struck him. “Boundaries,” he repeated. “Right.” Kinagat niya ang labi, agad napalayo ng kaunti. “I mean… dahil nasa trabaho tayo. We should stay professional.” Tahimik. Walang gumalaw.