A psychotherapist explains the importance of being specific in order to get your needs met and shares an example of how to do so from her personal life.

If you've ever been involved in a toxic relationship that you can't (or don't want to) break free from—or if you've watched a loved one suffer in one and wondered, "why don't they just leave?"—you may find that the concept of "trauma bonding" explains a lot.

Healthy boundaries are among the most powerful tools for taking charge of your time, attention, and energy. Setting limits helps you maintain balance and self-respect.

This article is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from people in the TED community