Do I insist on having my own way? What effect has my insistence had on my relationships?
03/17/10 11:55 AM
Tough question. I wish it was worded differently. Anyway, sometimes I strongly assert my opinions or suggestions because of the belief that things often come to logical/linear conclusions. If negative, less troublesome conclusions can be had than I typically assert my will to avoid the aforementioned hassles.
My ‘insistence’ has had the following effects on relationships:
03/17/10 11:55 AM
Tough question. I wish it was worded differently. Anyway, sometimes I strongly assert my opinions or suggestions because of the belief that things often come to logical/linear conclusions. If negative, less troublesome conclusions can be had than I typically assert my will to avoid the aforementioned hassles.
My ‘insistence’ has had the following effects on relationships:
- Resentment
- ‘I told you so’ attitudes
- Perceived pomposity
- Estrangement
- Regret
- Pain
- Anger