Introduction: How I became the "Boundary Lady" -- Part one: Boundary beginnings. 1. A crash course on boundaries -- 2. How to use this book -- Part two: Your boundary practice. 3. The real work/life balance -- 4. When the drama is your mama -- 5. Relationships we (mostly) choose -- 6. Love, marriage, sex, and dishes -- 7. When you can't just walk away -- 8. Clearing the table -- 9. Handle with care -- 10. Gifts to future you -- Part three: Boundary benefits. 11. Gifts to the world -- 12. The magic of boundaries.