💋 Ask Jessi: Boundaries That Actually Work

Because some of y’all keep saying “I don’t want drama” while holding the door open for it like it’s UPS delivering a package.

🍑 1. The “I’m Not Your Therapist” Boundary

“Sweetheart, I love you, but my brain’s at full storage. Try again later before I start charging co-pay.”

💅 2. The “My Phone Is Not an Emergency Hotline” Boundary

“I’ll respond when I respond. If it’s actually life or death, call 911—not me.”

👀 3. The “Watch Your Tone” Boundary

“You can talk to me, sure. You can talk at me, nope. Try again with the seasoning adjusted.”

📵 4. The “I Need Alone Time, Not a Search Party” Boundary

“If I disappear for a few hours, trust me—I meant to. I’m recharging my attitude.”

👏 5. The “No Means No, Not ‘Convince Me’” Boundary

“My answer’s no. Not ‘maybe.’ Not ‘let me think.’ Just no, period, decorative flourish not included.”

💋 6. The “I’m Not Paying the Guilt Tax” Boundary

“You can feel whatever you feel, but my decision is staying exactly where I left it.”

👜 7. The Family Boundary

“I can’t do that. I can love you from over here with my sanity intact.”

📂 8. The Workplace Boundary

“My workload is maxed out. Adding more will result in smoke, sparks, and possibly a small explosion.”

🔐 9. The Privacy Boundary

“That’s private, sugar. If I wanted you to know, trust me—you’d already know.”

😴 10. The Rest Boundary

“Don’t call, text, tap, poke, wave, or interpretive-dance at me during my rest hours. I’ll get back to you when I’m human again.”