Relationship Boundaries

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• In professional settings, it is important to clearly draw the line between personal and professional relationships.
• I don't mind helping out occasionally, but I have to draw the line when it starts affecting my own work.
• I'll do a lot of things for my friends, but borrowing money is where I draw the line.
• When it comes to ethics, it's crucial to know where to draw the line between right and wrong.

verb to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation

adjective causing distress or annoyance

• The company has strict policies against harassing behavior in the workplace.
• Stop harassing me with your constant phone calls.
• Why are you always harassing me about my ex?
• The storm clouds were harassing the small town, threatening to unleash their fury.

verb to demand or require something firmly

preposition used to indicate that something is required or demanded

• The company policy insists upon strict adherence to the dress code.
• My mom always insists upon me wearing a jacket when it's cold outside.
• I always insist upon my friends coming over for a movie night.
• The author's writing style insists upon using vivid imagery to engage the reader.

noun a boundary or limit beyond which one may not go

adjective deviating from what is considered acceptable or normal

• The employee's behavior was deemed out of line with company policy.
• You were really out of line when you made that comment.
• Dude, you totally crossed the line and were way out of line.
• The artist's use of color was out of line with traditional painting techniques.

verb to go beyond the limits of what is considered acceptable or appropriate

• It is important not to overstep the boundaries of professional etiquette in the workplace.
• Hey, make sure you don't overstep with your jokes around her.
• Dude, you totally overstepped by flirting with her friend right in front of her.
• The new policy may overstep the limits of government intervention in personal matters.

adjective describing someone who is lacking in assertiveness or confidence

• She was often perceived as unassertive in meetings, rarely speaking up to share her ideas.
• He's a bit unassertive when it comes to making decisions, always asking others for their opinions.
• Don't be so unassertive, man! Stand up for yourself and speak your mind.
• The unassertive clouds hovered in the sky, unwilling to release any rain.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

interjection an exclamation expressing emotion

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• It is not advisable to burn the bridge when you cross it as it may sever important connections.
• Hey, remember not to burn the bridge when you cross it with your old boss.
• Dude, don't burn the bridge when you cross it with your ex-girlfriend.
• In life, it's best not to burn the bridge when you cross it, as you never know when you may need to go back.

noun a person's privacy is the state of being free from unwanted or unauthorized intrusion or disturbance

verb to respect means to show consideration and admiration for someone's feelings, rights, or wishes

• It is important to always respect someone's privacy, especially in professional settings.
• Dude, you gotta respect someone's privacy, don't go snooping around their stuff.
• Hey man, back off and respect someone's privacy, it's not cool to invade their space like that.
• Just like how you wouldn't want someone going through your diary, you should always respect someone's privacy.

noun an acronym for 'None of Your Business'

• The acronym NOYB stands for 'None of Your Business'.
• I told my nosy neighbor that it was NOYB when she asked about my personal life.
• I don't know why she keeps asking about my relationship status, it's NOYB.
• When it comes to my decisions, it's always NOYB to others.