What does Hard Limit mean?

A hard limit is a firm no — an act or situation that is completely off the table. Naming hard limits during negotiation protects everyone and makes trust possible.

Hard limits are not up for debate or persuasion. A good partner respects them fully and never pressures anyone to move them.

Limits can be physical, emotional, or situational, and they may evolve over time — but only the person who holds a limit gets to change it.