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Inspired by therapy and by realizing that one of my friends some people don't know what it is to be "assertive" and instead swing between "passive" and "aggressive" and then wonder why their needs don't get met.

Straight from my "Assertive Communication" therapy binder:

Be Assertive: Express what you think and feel in a positive way. Create mutual respect.

Passiveness: Avoiding, giving in, not expressing your feelings. This disrespects you!

Aggressiveness: Put downs, yelling, physical violence. This disrespects others.

The difference is in not only the words you choose - i.e. "I am upset" vs. "Fuck you!" or remaining quiet - but also in your body language. I could write a thesis paper on this subject, honestly. However, this website contains a lot of what my therapy group was based on, and I advise everyone to read it!

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