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Jerks

Vanessa @dawnjuly (3) • Sullivan, Missouri 5 Sep 16

So, I haven't been in my house very long. And I was told I was gonna be able to keep all the stuff that is in it. Now, I have a major jerk coming and wanting to take the things he gave me to use back. Now, my question it, is this...

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The Right to Say "NO!"

beaniefanatic13 @beaniefanatic13 (5068) • Grand Junction, Colorado 22 Sep 11

I started a discussion that has sparked this one, lol, go figure. I have a problem saying "no." Have had it as far back as I can remember. Could be I don't want to hurt someones feelings, even if it's something I...

avoiding confrontation

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Assertiveness training for children

paula27661 @paula27661 (15811) • Australia 26 Mar 09

My daughter is seven; she's a gentle soul and loves being with other kids and is quite popular. The problem I have with her is that she is a pushover with her little pals. She is not bullied but she has a hard time standing up for...

assertiveness training for children

standing up for yourself

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Are you a pushover?

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 14 Jun 08

In deciding to be brutally honest with myself I have come to the conclusion that I'm a pushover. That's not exactly complimentary from my point of view. I'm the person who gets all of the phone calls soliciting donations for some...

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What should you do if your kid is being bullied???

gab192829 @gab192829 (21) • Philippines 3 Apr 08

My son has just entered pre-school. At first, he was so excited of going to school and doing activities. But his excitement dwindled when his classmates started to bully him. These kids take his toys away and shove him around and...

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Weird, awkward situation when in breakfast line this morning - ASSISTANCE NEEDED

dxfanatic69 @dxfanatic69 (378) • United States 31 Oct 07

Sit down and read carefully, as this was so freakin weird: I was in the breakfast line at school this morning and there was this girl in front of me - shorter than I, short red hair, kind of "weird" (don't start) and looked...

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So just how do you handle pushy people?

foxyfire33 @foxyfire33 (10005) • United States 28 Jun 07

You know the type...the ones that expect you to agree with everything they say, do everything they want you to do, cater to them no matter what your opinion is... I can be such a push over when it comes to certain people (my...

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Are You a Pushover?

western_valleygirl @western_valleygirl (1363) • United States 7 Jan 07

Today a friend of mine called and asked me for a favor, and it got me thinking about being a pushover. I don't know why I find it so hard to say no to people when they ask me for things that I wish they wouldn't. I find myself...

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