boundaries are like protective guardrails

Here's a list of areas that might help your relationship benefit from better boundaries... Safeguarding Your Love with Boundaries Part 2 of our two-part series  Audrey & Jeremy Roloff, from the brand-new book Creative Love     Are you putting up protective guardrails in your dating or marriage relationships?    Healthy boundaries within the context of relationships are protective guardrails for love. They keep the bad things out and the good things in. How you set your boundaries will depend on the stage of your relationship. Obviously, the boundaries of a dating relationship when you are just getting to know each other will look different from those of a marriage. You might also have unique-to-you boundaries if you are in a long-distance relationship, if your career requires a lot of travel, or if you have some other special circumstance.     We encourage you to come up with a few boundaries that pertain to the current stage of your relationship. This might mean that you are simply giving voice to a few boundaries that you subconsciously stick to but have never outwardly communicated and agreed on.   As you do this, keep in mind that boundaries are born out of humility, not demanded out of fear or distrust. To help get you started, we've included a list of areas that might benefit from boundaries along with some helpful questions to guide your conversation as you come up with your own.     Social media and phone use:  Do you keep your phones out of your bed? Do you stay off social media during meals or date night? Are there specific times when you get annoyed or frustrated when your partner is on their phone?     Finances:  Do you have separate bank accounts? Do you discuss large purchases before making them? Do you agree on your budget and how you are spending, saving, and giving? Do you agree on your financial goals?     Work:  Do you have a good work-life balance? Is there a time when you both stop working to be fully present together? Is travel for your job (or certain aspects of it) putting a strain on your relationship?     Family and friendships:  Do you feel like you balance time with both of your families? Do you talk about what relationships might be toxic? Are you mindful of people who could compromise the integrity of your relationship? Do you feel you have ample time alone with your friends and together with your friends? Do you have any friendships that you keep in the dark from each other, and if so, why might that be? Is there a relationship you have that your partner is uncomfortable with?       Here are a few of the boundaries we use to protect our love story: We don't use social media on Sunday. We don't check our phone during date night. We don't get on our phones in bed. We have access to each other's social media accounts. We don't go out one-on-one (coffee/drinks) with the opposite sex. We don't keep texts, emails, or social media messages to the opposite sex a secret. We don't text old boyfriends/girlfriends without the other knowing about it. We encourage you to come up with your own list of boundaries. It doesn't need to be exhaustive, nor does it need to be completed overnight. Just begin the conversation for the sake of protecting your love.   Excerpted with permission from A Love Letter Life and Creative Love by Jeremy & Audrey Roloff, copyright Jeremy and Audrey Roloff.  Your Turn Are you protecting your love? What are the helpful boundaries for your relationship? If you have a young couple in your life, share this blog (and book!) with them! ~ Laurie McClure, Faith.Full    Leave Comment LAUNCHING NATIONWIDE THIS WEEK   From the former stars of the hit reality TV show, Little People, Big World, and founders of Beating50Percent.com, a marriage ministry on mission to revive covenant marriage   Save 30% off   Creative Love: 10 Ways to Build a Fun and Lasting Love by Jeremy & Audrey Roloff     Hardcover, Regular Price: $16.99 Sale: $11.89 (30% off) + free U.S. shipping on orders $30 or more SHOP NOW Discover even more ways to love one another creatively, intentionally, and faithfully, while pursuing a godly marriage.     Whether you are beginning a new dating relationship, are recently engaged, or have been married for decades, the new book, Creative Love, is inspiring for any stage of a romantic relationship.   A perfect gift for yourself— or your boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse— for Valentine's Day, engagement parties, weddings, or anniversaries! 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