Assertive, Aggressive and Passive Behaviour

Spreading rumors about a friends because they don't invite you to something

Staying quiet when your friend is being unfair to you because you don't want to upset them

Telling your friend "I'd like to hang out, but I also need time to study. Can we plan something for after I finish?"

Insulting a friends appearance because they wore something you don't like

Letting your partner make fun of you in front of others and pretending it doesn't hurt

Refusing to lend something to a friend because it's needed for personal use, but offering help in other ways

Addressing feelings of frustration caused by last minute cancellations when you try catch up with friends and asking for more reliability in future plans

Letting your partner make all of the decisions in the relationship without giving your input

Interrupting your friend whenever they try and share their thoughts

Expressing that you want support in personal interests and hobbies even if your partner doesn't agree with them

Refusing to apologize even when you know you've hurt someone's feelings

Letting your friend decide what to do, even if you're not interested just to avoid conflict

Not correcting a friend when they misunderstand you because you don't want to cause an argument

Gently reminding a friend that your opinions and decisions deserve respect, even if they differ from theirs

Giving your friend the silent treatment for talking to someone you don't like

Seeking a shared activity that both parties can enjoy, rather than always following one person's preferences.

Not speaking up when a friend takes credit for your idea in the group project even though it bothers you

Threatening to spread secrets if your partner doesn't do what you want

Making fun of a friends interest or hobby because you think it's boring or weird

Apologizing excessively for things that aren't your fault just to keep the peace

Asking your partner to stop teasing you as it's hurtful and asking that it stop to maintain respect in the relationship.

You bring up your partner’s past mistakes during arguments, using them to win the fight rather than resolve the issue.

You notice that your partner has been distant lately, so you express your concern and ask if there’s something on their mind, offering to talk when they’re ready.

You feel like your partner isn’t giving you enough attention, but you don’t say anything because you don’t want to seem needy.

You want to discuss future plans with your partner, so you bring it up in a way that invites an open, two-way conversation about your goals

You get angry and blame your partner entirely for any problems in the relationship

Your partner’s friends treat you badly, but you don’t speak up because you’re afraid of causing tension

Your partner often asks you to do favors that inconvenience you. You tell them that that while you’re happy to help, you need them to be considerate of your time

You demand your partner spend all their free time with you, threatening to break up if they don’t.

Your partner talks over you in conversations, and you just stay quiet, feeling like your opinions don’t matter