Boundary testing refers to behaviors that intentionally provoke or challenge established boundaries within a relationship. These actions are typically used to assess whether a person or the relationship itself is safe, consistent, or likely to become abandoning. The concept is frequently discussed in the context of psychological frameworks that examine interpersonal dynamics and patterns of attachment.

Contexts

• #borderline-lexicon (See: @Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Glossary)
• #cluster-b (See: @Cluster B)
• #cluster-b-lexicon (See: @Cluster B Glossary)