One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

Assertiveness is a vital social skill and core component of emotional intelligence. Because interpersonal conflict is common in life, we need an effective way to handle these situations, and assertive ...

Knowing how to be more assertive is something that, in theory, should be as straightforward as expressing what you want, when you want. But too often, the fear of being seen as bossy, rude, or ...

These 6 assertiveness boundaries help protect your peace, improve relationships, and strengthen emotional well-being in daily ...

The way parents and their children play together may be the framework for how kids will treat other children, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Science X Daily and the Weekly ...

Some of the most challenging conversations we have are with our own family members. All, too often, we can treat friends and acquaintances, even total strangers, with more respect than we treat our ...

If you want people to respect you, you'll need to learn how to be more assertive, and the most assertive people do certain ...

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. We learn that fact in geometry, but it can apply to communication. A clear, straightforward statement or assertive phrase is sometimes ...