Being assertive is actually one of the kindest things we can do in relationships.
When we’re consistently honest and direct about our needs, boundaries, and feelings, we remove the pressure for others to guess or mind-read.
Assertiveness puts everything out in the open, and it creates safety because everyone knows where they stand, and it reduces the risk of hidden resentment, passive aggression, or misunderstandings.
Clear and direct communication may feel uncomfortable in the moment, but in the long run it protects both people within the relationship and strengthens trust. This deepens the relationship and creates more intimacy and understanding.
Remember, the only way to have healthy and fulfilling relationships is to keep having those hard conversations!
When we’re consistently honest and direct about our needs, boundaries, and feelings, we remove the pressure for others to guess or mind-read.
Assertiveness puts everything out in the open, and it creates safety because everyone knows where they stand, and it reduces the risk of hidden resentment, passive aggression, or misunderstandings.
Clear and direct communication may feel uncomfortable in the moment, but in the long run it protects both people within the relationship and strengthens trust. This deepens the relationship and creates more intimacy and understanding.
Remember, the only way to have healthy and fulfilling relationships is to keep having those hard conversations!
