12: Relationships According to Leia; What Not To Do

CHAPTER 12: Relationships According to Leia; What Not To Do

QUOTE: “True friendship is a delicate balance of sharing excitement and respecting boundaries.” ― Oprah Winfrey

LESSON: Navigating Boundaries in Relationships

SYNOPSIS: During a diving trip to the Sinai, my enthusiasm for the night sky led to tension with friends, straining my relationships. As a result I lost one childhood friendship. Due to misunderstandings and unintentional breaches of trust ended our friendship Kate soon ended our friendship. Meanwhile, my relationship with Erik revealed barriers to intimacy that I couldn’t ignore, I was learning the importance of balancing excitement with awareness of others’ boundaries in friendships and the importance of intimacy in my romantic relationships.