Theory Critique Bondaries in Marriage

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Theory Critique

This critique is an analysis of two books namely, Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend and the book ‘Hurt People hurt people: Hope and Healing for yourself and your relationships by Sandra D. Wilson. These two books take a religious perspective on healing and freeing one self of emotional as well as psychological burdens. Both books give the readers and empowering experience in a world that seems to always take toil on everyday life. These two authors give insight to the readers on how one can take control of situations and the direction of his/her life and solidify our relationship with others.

A critical look at cloud and Townsend’s book, a clear definition of the book title is provided. Boundaries are invisible lines that distinguish who we are and who we are not. Notably these boundaries are unseen yet they are as real to our relationship with others as the China wall. Boundaries define one’s soul and they help you to guard it and maintain it (Prov. 4:23). This means when one knows what his limit is say where to begin and where to stop it gives him a sense of responsibility over, his ‘space’ and yields. Freedom over that space. Townsend Clouds book emphasizes the theory that individual boundaries is crucial to attaining happiness in life and developing rational and emotional well-being a vital component to maintaining health. Relations our boundaries affect our relationships with others, whether in marriage workplace, school and in the family.

Sandra advances theory of how hurt is a vicious cycle that never seems to end unless an intervention occurs. This intervention is reliance on a divine power greater than our inner conflicts, i.e. Jesus Christ Hurt is passed on from generation to generation. Wilson postulates that when people learn to depend on Jesus Christ, then they experience catalysis i.e. healing from pain...