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It's common to see yourself as assertive in one area of your life, but not in another. You can appear passive through not only your words but your body language as well. However, anyone can learn to be assertive, no matter what they have done in the past.

Webster's Dictionary says that assertiveness is "positive; affirming confidently; affirmative." Too often we confuse assertiveness with aggression which is defined as "making assaults and unjustly attacking."

The reason why I say that is because most people do not know how to communicate with others properly or positively. Being assertive, tends to get you what you want out of life and often makes you feel good about yourself.

Understanding why we say yes when we want to say no

A recent study found that organizational leaders who are perceived as under-assertive or highly assertive tend to be viewed as less effective. Too much or too little assertiveness may be the most common weakness in leaders.

Just a few quick tips for building confidence and maintaining your assertiveness

Are you tired of feeling like a doormat? It's no fun. Plus, it hinders you from being happy and successful in your life. Find out how you can help yourself be more assertive by reading this article today!

The average person who suffers from the "disease to please" spends more time doing for others than they do taking care of their own lives.

Although many perceive his characterizations to be based in malice towards the opposite sex, Hemingway's female characters are manifestations of his inability to find and maintain a balance between being a man and having strong women in his life.

In 19th century England, being a governess was one of the few occupations considered suitable for an unmarried middle-class woman.

You may actually find your career gets a boost when you learn how to pick your battles in the workplace...

How one of the first women's comic book heros helped reshape the views of women in the 1950s, and helped them progress into a society where women and men are equal.

Ten children under sixteen are killed every day in the US. What are the reasons? This paper explores the typical bully and a typical victim, and discusses the humanistic approach of the family as a cause for youth violence and prevention as a solution.

Many people are dealing with the reconstruction of their family relationships. For adults part of the work of improving relationships with stepchildren lies in being willing to act like and adult and commit to working at it.

Hollywood contributes to fear of commitment by focusing on relationships that are either in the dating stage, or the misery of life after marriage phase.

Long distance relationships have evolved from merely using the phone. Couples, separated by continents, have used e-mail, IM, VOIP, and webcams to make them feel as if they were in the same room.

This article addresses the overwhelming feelings of low self-esteem, inadequacy and unhealthy relationships, its negative affects and how to overcome these feelings and begin on a new path to healthy relationships.

What can the Solar System, magnetic compass, energy, emission spectra, lasers, activation energy of a chemical reaction, periodic table of elements, chemical bonding and the Activity series of elements tell us about love and relationships? To find out, just read on!

How we conduct or demonstrate our psychoanalysis greatly attributes to the level of harmony that exists within our various interpersonal relationships.

Long distance relationships are hard on everyone. Some people can make it work, while others simply can't. If you're at a loss for how to deal with this situation, try these seven tips.

People asked me to define my relationship with my husband and Master, after publishing another article, so I have, here. A glimpse into one definition of BDSM D/s relationships and what it is aall about.

My opinions on the "ships" in the Harry Potter Universe. The ones that have a fighting chance and the ones that are down for the count.

Learn how to develop a great banking relationship.

The hypothesis for this survey is that television viewing has no effect among relationships with family members.

Attitudes toward unconventional relationships have drastically changed over the past fifty years. This article is a look into exactly what, why and how things have changed.

Age gap relationships are become more and more common these days. Just what do these people see in each other? This article will discuss the issue in America today.

The article details how opposites attract in relationships.

Many relationships begin with tremendous magic and feelings of infatuation. Everything is wonderful, but somewhere along the way, the two people must ask themselves this: "Am I in love with the other person or with myself?"

Do you know someone who is currently in an abusive relationship? Then this article can help you pinpoint exactly what abuse is and what to look for in a relationship if your not sure.

Game playing in relationships can be destructive.

When our relationships fail, we are still loved by God.

The problem statement is being proposed for research: How do people in marriage relationships detect deception?

The following article will illustrate the unrealistic dreams about intimate relationships that prospective college students have before they step foot on campus. This article is a reality check!

Long distance relationships have their own set of unique challenges. It's not always easy to keep the romance alive when you're hundreds of miles apart. However, there are a few tricks that can help you connect - no matter how much distance separates you.

Platonic relationships can offer some of the same advantages as physical ones, like affection and sharing, without some of the attendant expectations. But are they made to last?

In relationships, there are two separate individuals with their own ideas, beliefs, feelings, goals and needs and then there is the union of those two, and what the union provides to each person.

The vast differences between the genders has boggled the minds of humans for centuries. Are we even the same species?? Here's my explanation as to how men and women persue relationships and why.

Great tips for those who never seem to have lasting relationships. Also great reminders for those of us who have been in a relationship for several years.

I have personally been involved in a couple of relationships that involved a lot of dishonesty. I have been married twice. The first ended because of the lies.

Because so many of us have accelerated our growth processes to meet the needs of the planet, many aspects of our lives are no longer as stable as they once were - including our intimate relationships.

As a black women, here I reflect on why its difficult for some of us to accept and appreciate interacial relationships.

The researchers report that if the woman is a relationship is very verbally assertive, and the man the more submission of the two, then the couple is thought of as less likeable and the entire relationship is in jeopardy.

What is assertive discipline? How does one go about using it in the classroom setting? Teachers need help with classroom management. The assertive discipline program is one method that works for many today.

There are many differences in how PTSD affects lesbian relationships vs. heterosexual relationships.

Some people feel that long distance relationships are not a good idea. I feel different about being that I have experienced it first hand.

Neglect in relationships leaves a trail of emotional scars. Neglect is defined as leaving uncared for or undone.

Do we place unfair upon others in dating and relationships? Can unfair expectations cause dating 'burn out'?

This article looks at attachment theory as it is applied to adult partner relationships

Developing and nurturing corporate relationships has a greater impact to your business success than obtaining clients on a one time basis. The bottom line is, people buy from people they know and trust.