Quotes About Assertiveness

The bitch is an empowered woman who derives tremendous strength from the ability to be an independent thinker, particularly in a world that still teaches women how to be self-abnegating. This woman doesn't live someone else's standards, only her own.

Don't believe what anyone tells you about yourself.

When a woman acts as though she's capable of everything, she gets stuck doing everything.

If a man isn't being nice when you're out, all you have to do is remain polite and then go home early.

The bitch is very nice. She is as sweet as a Georgia peach. But inside every sweet peach is a strong pit. And this means she won't explain the obvious when a man is disrespectful.

The bitch does not stop moving to her own rhythm. This, in and of itself, prevents her from becoming off-balance like a nice girl who abandons her routine.

Expressing yourself when he takes for granted doesn't work.

Instead of working so hard to please him, work harder to please yourself…because ultimately, this is what will truly please him.

There is no way to hold your own in a relationship and simultaneously accept rude behavior.

When a nice girl overcompensates, her behavior says, "What I have to offer isn't enough, and who I am isn't enough.

If you appear weak, people take advantage of you.

It's that a bit of irreverence is necessary to have any self-esteem at all. Not irreverence for people, but rather, for what other people think.

One of the things women have to get out of their mindset is the notion of what a bitch is. A bitch is nice. She's sweet as a Georgia peach. She smiles and she is feminine. She just doesn't make decisions based on the fear of losing a man.

Truly powerful people don't explain why they want respect. They simply don't engage someone who doesn't give it to them.

And remember, it's always her fault. That's your story and you're sticking to it.

A girlfriend went on a couple of dates with a guy who criticized the color of her nail polish. She said, "The suggestion department is closed for the evening, but fax your idea tomorrow and we'll file it right over there in the suggestion box." (Then she pointed to the kitchen trash.)

A woman who is comfortable in her own skin and cannot be made to feel bad about herself.

Adopt the attitude "I refuse to walk around like an exposed raw nerve. I've made up my mind that I'm going to be upbeat, positive, and I won't believe what other people tell me about myself.

He perceives an emotional woman as more of a pushover.

position without nagging or repeating yourself several times. If he asks, "Is something wrong?" take a breath and respond calmly. "Yes, something is wrong, but I'd like to talk about it later. I really don't want to talk about it now.

Standing up for yourself doesn't always involve verbal confrontation. Sometimes it's about not wasting energy on people who are negative.

Expressing yourself when he takes you for granted doesn't work.

correcting the situation or by not allowing the person to have access to you.

when a woman is too nice and will jump through hoops: It invites bad behavior.