It might be helpful to think of assertiveness as a communication style rather than a problem-solving method. I like this definition: >Assertiveness is a commun

It might be helpful to think of assertiveness as a communication style rather than a problem-solving method. I like this definition: >Assertiveness is a communication style where you can express your thoughts and feelings in an open manner that doesn't violate the rights of others. You can't control how the other person responds or how the situation will play out, but you have the right to be assertive. People who aren't good with assertiveness tend to have lower self-esteem[^1], so if there is a problem assertiveness solves, it is more related to our relationship to ourselves than with any external problem. [^1]: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Assert-Yourself/Assert-Yourself---01---What-is-Assertiveness.pdf https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Consumer-Module...