You finally set a boundary, so why does it feel like you’ve done something wrong? It took a while to work up the courage to say no to the extra project, ask your partner for help, or protect the sliver of self-care time you desperately need. But nobody warned you about what comes next: the guilt, self-doubt, and the fear you’re suddenly a “selfish” person. If you’re used to people-pleasing, this guilt can feel so overwhelming that you’re tempted to take the boundary back.
