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What Is Assertiveness? Assertiveness is the ability to express one’s feelings and assert one’s rights while respecting the feelings and rights of others. Assertive communication is appropriately direct, open and honest, and clarifies one’s needs to the other person. Assertiveness comes naturally to some, but is a skill that can be learned. People who have mastered the skill of assertiveness are able to greatly reduce the level of interpersonal conflict in their lives, thereby reducing a major source of stress. (Scott, 2006, para. 1).
I must admit this topic couldn’t have come at a better time for me personally. I’m using this opportunity to research, access and exam assertiveness in my personal life.
I am the only child of my mother and big sister to several from my father. I grew up with my grandmother, who was and still to this day, a very aggressive and intimidating parent in my rearing. Her love was not shown in what society may deem a “traditional manner�.......

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