How do you apologize when you cross a boundary?

Fully apologize for overstepping your friend's boundaries, including acknowledging how your actions made your friend feel and your regret for what your actions have done to your relationship, advises psychiatrist Aaron Lazare in his "Psychology Today" article, "Go Ahead, Say You're Sorry." Ask your friend if there is

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Keeping this in consideration, why do people push the boundaries?

Our brain wants people to do what we want them to do so we are in control. You push other people's boundaries and they push yours, and that is normal. Boundary issues are often related to our self-worth-if we struggle with self-worth, we may find it more difficult to draw boundaries with people. How do you find a boundary pusher? If you find yourself having to constantly justify your decisions and recognize the qualities discussed above, you may have a boundary-pusher in your life. Practice standing your ground and reminding yourself that the problem likely lies with them, not with you, and maintain your boundary.