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Assert yourself! Deal with your powerful feelings in ways that will result in solutions, not trouble. (relationships).

Publication: Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication
Publication Date: 01-JAN-02 		Format: Online - approximately 1151 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Assert yourself! Deal with your powerful feelings in ways that will result in solutions, not trouble. (relationships).(Brief Article)

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Jacob grabbed the car keys out of Jason's hand. "It's my turn to have the car!" Jacob said, glaring.

"I know, Bro. I just need it for a few minutes to go get something for my report tomorrow," replied Jason. "You can have it for the rest of the evening."

"Forget it!" yelled Jacob, throwing his brother the keys. "You always take the car when it isn't your turn. You drive me crazy when you do that. Who knows? Maybe I'll just have to take your new bike when I feel like it too!"

Aggression vs. Assertion

Behavior like Jacob demonstrated is an example of aggressiveness. When you're feeling aggressive, you're usually angry and ready to lash out at the closest person. You may be upset about what happened with a friend, how you did on a test, or anything else. But the person next to you is getting the blame just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Other times, you may really be upset at...

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