Being around someone with a strong personality can be inspiring, challenging, and sometimes even a little intimidating. How ...

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 ...

being assertive will eventually start to feel natural to you. But remember that assertiveness is not a manipulation tactic, nor does it guarantee that other people's behavior will change.

Dear style & substance, There seem to be a lot of high-profile, political people out there with no filter. My sense is it ...

There's no greener of a flag than knowing that a man can handle your emotions without making you feel guilty for sharing them ...

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members ...

Being assertive and emotionally open is not always ... The first step is to recognize the signs of such behavior. Sulking, backhanded compliments, procrastination, withdrawal, and refusal to ...

And who wants—no, needs—that? Instead, Dr. Yeilding suggests being firm, assertive, yet empathetic as you address passive-aggressive behavior head-on.

My tone involves a calm, supportive, and assertive aspect. I utilize the following therapeutic approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ...

“Overexplaining can actually dilute your message, make you seem less assertive, and invite room for debate, pushback, and negotiation,” Dr. Rubenstein says. “Being concise, on the other ...