Spoiler alert: You need Boundaries. Like NOW.
Being a proud Minnesotan, I can tell you that we are some of the most accommodating and generous people you'll ever meet. I can't think of a single person here that won't go out of their way to do something nice or help someone else out in times of need. Being selfless is good for everyone involved. It's the right thing to do and it's always a positive to help make someone else's life a little easier. There is a detriment to this though (and I particularly notice it in Midwestern people): A total lack of boundaries. I had this discussion with a friend yesterday and I decided it would be a good thing to address in a blog. When I talk about boundaries, I'm not talking about personal space. Most people are excellent and not treading into someone's personal bubble of comfort. I have yet to be a coffee shop and have a weirdo come up and sit in my lap and stare at me. Emotionally, however, boundaries don't exist with many people and it's a real pr