Sometimes you need a little space, even from the people you love. But these people — family, partners, close friends — can be the hardest to set boundaries with, because you don't want to push them away. Below, some tips for establishing those boundaries without being a jerk.

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I guess I've had a pretty good sense of my boundaries, historically, but there have been times when I have not set them well.