The Art of Setting Boundaries: A Lesson from the Home Front A woman's account in a recent exchange caught my eye: she finally stood up to her grandmother after years of taking jabs at her sister in law.
With a simple yet firm declaration, "I love SIL, and she is one of my best friends," she was able to establish a new dynamic in their relationship.
On the surface, this story may seem like just another example of someone setting boundaries with an overbearing family member.