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重庆市第一中学2018-2019学年高二上学期英语期末考试试卷
Dealing with Difficult Relationships
Everyone has at least one awkward or tense relationship. It may be with somebody who will use up your energy whenever you are with them. Or worse, it could be someone who always cuts you down. By persuading you it's your obligation or duty, you forget about your own needs. Sadly, by remaining loyal to these people, you forget who you are. No matter who they are, it's necessary that you learn to set boundaries (界限) for yourself. It is you who allow them to take advantage of you or even belittle you.
If you find a relationship unhealthy and it's time for you to set boundaries, the following advice may be helpful.
Setting boundaries for difficult relationships starts by admitting how you are affected by the relationships. For example, it's time to study for tomorrow's test. But your friend wants to take you to a party. Here, setting boundaries will help protect your academic goals. Someone who pressures you to something you're not comfortable doing will stress you out.
Next, decide how much time you should spend with these people. But it's difficult to help others if you forget to protect your own priority (优先次序).
Settling boundaries requires taking a long, honest look at yourself. By saying no to harmful patterns in relationships, you say “yes” to a healthier you.
A. Does this kind of relationship lower your self-respect?
B. These people may be your family members or even friends.
C. It's easy to spend too much time and energy offering them help.
D. People may try to keep you in an unhealthy relationship.
E. But a friend who considers how you feel will respect your willingness to try something new.
F. It's not easy to set boundaries because you may be afraid of losing them.
G. Do they bring you closer to your goals or pull you farther away?
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