Relationship Foundations Series: Consent, Boundaries, Rules & Agreements

Tue May 12 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

4304 S Fair Lane Tempe AZ 85282 | Tempe

Love Fest Events
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Relationship Foundations Series: Consent, Boundaries, Rules & Agreements
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In this workshop, we will explore how consent, boundaries, rules, and agreements function as distinct, but interconnected, tools for building safer, more sustainable relationships. We will begin by clarifying the differences between these concepts, examining when each is appropriate, how they are commonly misunderstood, and how misusing them can lead to resentment, burnout, or unintentional harm. Attendees will develop a shared language for discussing consent and boundaries in ways that support autonomy rather than control.
From there, we will explore how time, energy, and emotional capacity shape what we can realistically offer in relationships. Attendees will be guided through identifying and communicating personal limitations, including availability, bandwidth, and competing responsibilities. We will discuss how time management is not just a logistical issue, but a relational one—often tied to values, priorities, and nervous system capacity.
Throughout the workshop, we will emphasize consent as an ongoing, relational process rather than a one-time yes or no. Attendees will practice skills for setting and maintaining boundaries with clarity and care, negotiating agreements that reflect real capacity, and responding to others’ boundaries without defensiveness or pressure. We will also examine how to revisit and adjust agreements as circumstances change, without framing change as failure.
By the end of the workshop, attendees will leave with practical tools for articulating limits, managing time and energy more intentionally, and co-creating agreements that are realistic, consensual, and sustainable. These skills are designed to support relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and an honest understanding of what each person can truly offer.
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4304 S Fair Lane Tempe AZ 85282, 4304 S Fair Ln, Tempe, AZ 85282-6121, United States

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