Have you ever wondered why some people struggle to say NO? And strangely enough, the same people also seem to struggle when others say NO to them.

Welcome to I LISTEN SPACE. I’m Chiradeep, your host, and today’s episode is titled “Say NO, Respect a NO.”

I’ve noticed this pattern quite often—those who find it hard to say no to others often can’t handle hearing no themselves.
They try to please everyone around them. And when things don’t go their way in close circles, they get restless, irritated, even disappointed.

Here’s the interesting part:
They expect others to be available, to say yes to their requests, their ideas, their emotional needs.
But when someone sets a boundary or says a polite no, it unsettles them.

That’s why today’s conversation is important. Because setting boundaries is not just about learning to say no—
It’s equally about learning to respect a no.

Let’s get honest. If we struggle with boundaries, we end up drained. We overextend ourselves.
And somewhere deep inside, we expect others to overextend for us too.

Here’s the truth—
✔ A healthy relationship honors mutual space.
✔ Saying no is not rejection, it’s redirection.
✔ Respecting a no builds emotional maturity.

So here’s something to reflect on:
🔹 Do I say yes when I actually want to say no?
🔹 Do I get upset when someone sets a boundary with me?
🔹 Am I giving what I’m expecting?

If we want to grow in our relationships—professionally, personally, or even spiritually—we need to embrace this truth:
Say NO when needed. And respect a NO when received.

Thanks for listening.
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Until next time, take care—and set your boundaries with love.