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Assertion vs Aggression: How To Get What You Need The Nice Way

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When asked the difference between being aggressive and assertive, what characteristics come to mind? It’s difficult to answer this question as many people still confuse the two. Assertion: Communicating Your Needs Being assertive is being forceful enough to communicate your needs to others but still respecting what others have to say. Assertive people can say [...]

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11 Steps To Better Communication

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Everyone gets upset once in a while. Even in healthy relationships, people disagree and argue. Time and time again, it has been shown that the way couples argue can determine whether or not they are likely to separate. What steps can you take to ensure that you the small outbursts don’t turn into full-blown fights [...]

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