Boundaries in Marriage: The Space Where Love Thrives

 

Boundaries in marriage are not walls,
Not barriers built to shut us out—
But sacred lines that honor love,
And guide two hearts that choose this route.

They're not forged from pride or power,
Nor weapons wielded to control—
But gentle hands that shape connection,
And help our union make us whole.

They do not say, "You owe me this,"
Nor tally debts with eyes austere;
They whisper, "I respect your soul,
I treasure all that I hold dear."

Boundaries are love's steady pulse,
The language of both trust and grace;
They give us space to speak our truth,
And teach us strength in a soft embrace.

A marriage built on open hearts
Still needs its sacred, guarded place—
Not locked by fear or suspicion,
But formed in kindness, warmth, and grace.

We do not set them out of distance,
Nor draw them deep to drift apart—
We weave them as a tender promise,
A map that guides and guards the heart.

We choose to love with open hands,
Not grasping tight, afraid to lose—
For love is freely given,
Not bound by force, nor laced with rules.

Boundaries say, "I honor you."
They whisper, "This is where I stand."
They teach us both to listen well,
To meet each need with heart in hand.

They do not come from selfish wills,
Nor build a chasm vast and deep—
They keep us close, yet fully whole,
A love that breathes, a love that keeps.

For love is not possession,
Nor a silence born of fear;
It thrives where both feel understood,
And speak their hearts with a vision clear.

So let us build with prayer and care,
With patience, trust, and humble art—
For boundaries in a marriage
Declare, "I see you, and you have my heart."