Assertive Behavior Vs Assertive Personality
There is a big difference between assertive behavior and an assertive personality. Assertive behavior that is also respectful while still allowing a person to make their own needs and wants known is healthy.
An assertive personality means that someone is prone to a communication style that can be overbearing or sometimes even bullying. Assertive behavior can be respectful of the needs and wants of others.
Assertive communication is a healthy way for a person that has trouble standing up for themselves to communicate with others without allowing others to control or manipulate them.
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