Boundary-Setting Sentences You Must Practice

• “I am not comfortable discussing this topic with you.”

• “I wish I could, but I can’t.”

• “Thanks for your concern, but I can handle this.”

• “Thanks, but I am not interested.”

• “I am uncomfortable with what you just said/did.”

• “I can’t do that, but I can help you find someone who can.”

• “I appreciate the gesture, but in the future, I’d prefer…”

• “I can’t attend, but I appreciate the invitation.”

• “I won’t be spoken to in that manner.”

• “I can’t do {X}, but I am open to trying {Y}.”

• “I can’t take on additional responsibilities right now.”

• “I don’t give you permission to do {X} to me.”

• “I don’t feel safe so I am going to leave.”

• “I am allowed to change my mind.”

• “No, thank you.”

• “No.”