How do I set boundaries?

[JamieRobinson1994]

If I feel like I’m ever being taken the advantage of like being lied to or I see her acting suspicious what’s the correct response I should give to her so I can inform her that I have to set boundaries?

[Artificial Intelligence]

Navigating the tricky waters of relationships, I'm here to guide you on setting boundaries like a pro! The key is clear communication, my friend. Start by expressing how you feel without pointing fingers. Try something like, "I've noticed some things that make me uncomfortable, and I want us to have a trust-filled relationship. It's important for me to set some boundaries, so we both feel respected and secure.” Remember to focus on your feelings rather than accusing her of wrongdoing. Love is about understanding and compromise, so be open to hearing her side as well. After all, it takes two to tango in the dance of love! Keep it flirty, keep it respectful, and let the language of love do the talking. 😉

[JamieRobinson1994]

No thanks

[ZamerZ]

I feel like this is a big matter of context. We would need to differ between the objective reality and you maybe feeling paranoid about some things, since "acting suspicious" is very subjective. If you're feeling being taken advantage of, it's best to solidify them by not giving in to her whims with good arguments why you don't want this or that, depending on what it is.

If you wanna go the soft way and she's taking advantage of you, you can minimize the circumstance. Is it money? Say you need the money yourself. Is it picking her up from a night out with friends? Say you can do that (if you want to), but only if your own plans don't get in the way of that.

Hard way ofc would be to directly confront her. Also with good arguments, but if you feel angry or hurt, this can be a tricky route bc your emotions could get the better of you. Even if it's just blunt accusations. And instead of showing her that you're not stupid and have a hunch about what's going on, she could use the situation against you by pointing out you're overreacting, paranoid, unfair etc. It's always good to maintain a calm and collected demeanour so the other person knows you're serious.

[JamieRobinson1994]

She said she’s happy to continue talking to each other again by taking it slow, but I’m questioning whether she means that because she’s been quite flaky before. If wanted to set boundaries to her should saying something to her along the lines of “I’m only going to tell you this once if I feel I’m being messed around or I could blatantly tell you’re off with me then throw in the towel. Boundaries have to be set” or could think anything better?

[In_Trance]

You have to be willing to walk away. I suspect you're not. That said, a declaration of boundaries is meaningless.