Question 1

What is Personal Space?

Accepted Answer

Personal space is the physical area or sphere around each individual which guarantees the person’s sense of safety and comfort. For instance, it is likely to feel awkward if a stranger hugs you in public, this indicates an invasion of your personal space.

Question 2

What are the 4 types of Personal Space?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 types of personal space, these are: Personal, Family, Friends, and Strangers. Each "bubble" is wider and wider based on each person's level of comfort and their relationship with the people that are around them.

Question 3

How do we establish healthy personal boundaries?

Accepted Answer

In order to keep a healthy personal space and relationships we must first recognize that we are entitled to personal limits and we get to decide what is acceptable when it comes to our personal boundaries. We should also determine which actions are unacceptable and communicate when others are going too far. Lastly, we need to trust our own power over ourselves and know that we are allowed to enforce boundaries on ourselves and feel free to let others know when we are uncomfortable. All while understanding others' right to their own comfort and that we must also respect it.

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