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There's No Room for Me.

This morning I was looking for a parking spot at the hospital.  I thought I saw an open spot between two vehicles, and wondered if I could fit comfortably in the spot.  The idea came to mind, if they were parked between THEIR lines, I should be fine.  They had, so sure enough, I was able to easily park and get in to my appointment without problem.   If either of those drivers had parked over a line, it would have made it either uncomfortable for me to park or impossible. As I was walking in the thought came of parking spots paralleling BOUNDARIES in relationships. Several weeks ago, I read a quote by Prentis Hemphill,  “Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously”. If someone is so pushy with their opinions, preferences and needs, their is little to no room for mine .  If I am too pushy with my opinions, preferences and needs, there is little to no room for theirs . Have you ever been in a relationship where the other person has virtually left no room fo