Diffuse boundaries are easily penetrable boundaries that impact the privacy and independence of individuals in the couple (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013, p. 282). Jane has diffused boundaries because her family of origin is influencing the status of her relationship with Charlize. Jane's diffuse boundaries also appear in her decision whether to come out to her family or not because she has allowed her family of origin and Charlize to influence her decision making. Jane's family of origin is entangled, according to Jane. The entanglement of Jane's family of origin leads to Jane having diffuse boundaries. Jane's family's religious values ​​continue to influence Jane's