Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst
Week 7: Chapter 6 — When a Relationship Shifts from Difficult to Destructive
Read Chapter 6 of Good Boundaries and Goodbyes. Key passages to consider: Proverbs 22:24–25; 1 Corinthians 15:33.
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This may be the chapter you've been waiting for — or dreading — because it names something many of us have sensed but been afraid to say out loud.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Lysa draws a crucial line between a relationship that is difficult and one that is destructive. In her framework, what are the markers that signal a relationship has crossed that line? Which marker do you find most clarifying?
2.She is careful to say that most relationships go through difficult seasons without becoming destructive — and that difficulty is not, by itself, a reason to leave. How do you respond to that clarification? Does it bring relief or frustration, and why?
3.Lysa describes patterns of behavior — not just isolated incidents — as the key indicator of a destructive relationship. Think about a relationship that concerns you. Is the harmful behavior a pattern or an exception? How honest are you willing to be with yourself about that distinction?