I stopped trying to explain my boundaries and started just having them. The people who needed the explanation were never going to respect the boundary. They needed the explanation so they could argue with it.

AI Briefing

• – I learned that setting clear boundaries doesn't require explaining them to others, as those who need to know will find a way to argue with them anyway.
• – People who push for detailed explanations are often trying to undermine the boundary rather than respect it.
• – Setting boundaries is about protecting yourself, not educating others.