Aggressive Behavior

When you are aggressive you stand up for yourself in a way that violates the rights of  another person.

Characteristics

• Domineering
• You feel righteous and superior
• The other person feels hurt, humiliated, angry and vengeful
• Achieves goals by hurting others and making enemies
• You make choices for the other person
• Aims for “I win—you lose”

Examples

• “You make me angry!”
• “Don’t be stupid.”
• “Cut the noise.  Now!”
• “You never pick up after yourself.”

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