In today's society, it is not uncommon for someone to struggle with their feelings towards how their body looks. We are constantly being compared to not only each other, but, this ideal that was made up by the fashion and beauty industries. Feelings around our bodies can be hard to manage, especially if someone is struggling with an eating disorder and the fear of their body changing. A common behavior for someone who struggles with body-image distress is body-checking. In th

In short: Feeling guilty after setting a healthy boundary is common, especially if you grew up learning that your needs came last. The guilt usually signals that you are doing something unfamiliar, not something wrong. Naming the feeling, checking it against the facts, and practicing small boundaries helps the guilt ease over time. (Updated October 2026) Congratulations! If you’re reading this you have probably started working on setting healthy boundaries in your life. You’r

It's normal to feel bad when you’ve hurt a loved one's feelings. The guilt you feel shows that you acknowledge the wrong you've done. It...