Can you guys recommend any resources for learning assertive communication? In my family I learned to avoid conflict at all costs. Therefore, I don't know how to approach "difficult conversations" directly. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 16 answers

How do I know when I'm being self-assertive vs. being a jerk? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 11 answers

I am looking for a Japanese blog about a woman who left passive aggressive notes for her husband and son as part of the food in the bentos she made them. [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2008 - 10 answers

How aggressive should we late the older Pug be with the new puppy Pug? [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2007 - 7 answers

My wife and I are thinking about getting a dog. We're specifically looking at Bernese Mountain Dogs and we're just starting to talk with breeders. We've heard that they're often inbred and can be aggressive--which is trouble with such a big dog. But everything we've read says they're gentle. Does anyone have experience with Berners?
posted on Dec 11, 2003 - 21 answers