Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are

I have been using "Good Boundaries and Goodbyes" for over a year now, and it has truly transformed my approach to relationships. This book offers profound insights into how to love others without compromising my own well-being.The author's guidance on setting healthy boundaries is practical and relatable, making it easy to implement in everyday life. Each chapter is filled with real-life examples and actionable steps that empower you to navigate tough situations with confidence.I found the emphasis on self-care refreshing and necessary. It’s a reminder that prioritizing oneself is not selfish but essential for maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships. This book has become a vital resource in my personal growth journey, and I can't recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to cultivate healthier connections while preserving their identity. A definitive 5-star read!

Throughout my life, I’ve read many different non-fiction books that are attempting address difficult topics. But I’ve never read one that so clearly depicted the struggle of knowing when it is time to say goodbye to a toxic relationship. This is a topic that so often stays within the realm of marriage or workplace; but in her book, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa Terkeurst, the author takes time to address what this looks like within the friendship context as well.She tackles the lies that so many Christians believe such as “boundaries are selfish” or “I can’t give up on a relationship because that isn’t what Jesus would do”. There were times as I read that I felt God speaking so clearly right to my heart about lies I’d believed for many years. I think that most people can relate to the struggle of knowing when it’s time to give grace and when it’s time to stand up for oneself; so this book will certainly appeal to believers in all walks of life.The progression of the book flowed from the Biblical basis for boundaries to how they can be set practically in every day situations to recognizing when it’s time to step away from a relationship. Terkeurst shares her deeply personal experiences along each step of the way and shows how God can bring beauty from even the most difficult circumstances. The scriptures and stories are also paired with advice from her counselor, who brings a psychological perspective to the table. And all of it is framed with grace for the individual reader and encouragement to not give up on working through such difficult topics.

Book is great! Our church used it as a small group Bible study. Great blend of using scripture to back up strategy writings. Recommend also buying study guide for a more rich experience. Our group loved the author so much we are using another of her books for our next series of studies.

Very encouraging book that helps you manage healthy mindsets within negative relationships. Lisa offers practical and simple ways to establish better boundaries with people who don’t always have the best interest at heart. She also helps you realize how to lower your expectations with certain people. In doing so our boundaries don’t stay past what someone else can give to us. It’s an easy read. There is also an audio version. I purchased the workbook also.

Purchased for a small group that I was attending. It was really one of the best biblical studies that I have ever done.

Good book on boundary setting.

For me, Lysa hit the nail on the head. I’m in the hardest part of telling my combative husband of 37 years that my boundary is good bye. My goal was to be a Godly wife-submissive. Then I read the rest of the verse how a husband is to treat his wife. I remember doing a couple bible study at church from a book titled His Needs Her Needs. We were asked the question of our biggest take away. When it came to my turn I said “ I didn’t realize I have needs too”. The baffled looks I received from the group. The truth was it was I always putting my husband before me. It was easier than being shamed by him. Now , I can see how I feared him right from the start. I never wanted this goodbye I’m about to do. I have totally shut down. I pray he finds relief in this goodbye. I pray he’s able to be honest and admit we are not good for each other. I pray he finds peace in his life. Sending Lysa so much love for helping me see it’s finally time to end the vow I took to heart has been decayed.

I absolutely devoured this book. I could not put it down . I have to read it again to make sure i don’t miss anything. I also love the Christian approach and the eye-opening interpretation of scripture verses . Everyone should read it . I liked it so much that i bought the other 2 books by the same author