I'm going to give up on becoming assertive

[Water-Lily]

After conversing with my roommate on our campus situation, I felt myself feel inadequate

From the start, she's been so vocal about how toxic our living situation is due to our roomate

She's been advocating non stop, even going as far as speaking to the Dean today. Receiving a temporary room switch

And she got that through standing up

Me on the other hand, am a failure

Today I needed to add money on my meter card. But the machines weren't taking card

I went to speak to the Teller but I couldn't hear them, but essentially they were "unable" to add money onto my card

Instead of standing my ground and asking them to repeat themselves, I just used my debit card money (I'm supposed to be saving)

Then, I awkwardly bumped into someone who knew my mom. I spoke with her and kept things casual, but I should have told her I "don't want to talk" and keep moving

And lastly, when going to the basement to do my laundry I bumped into my father. Who offered to do my laundry for me. I should have stood my ground and insisted I do it

But I didn't

Every turn I let people walk all over me

And yet everyone tells me to live

If people were smart, they'd understand survival for the fittest

Some people are just social rejects and contribute nothing to society

So telling me to die would be an ethical solution.

Leave the world for assertive and strong people

 

[Worndown]

Ok, now you are asserting your desire.

Being assertive in a general way is easier than when you do it because of an individual.
Quietly talk to the same dean.

 

[Linda]

Some people are naturally assertive, some aren't. I am. My husband isn't. As a team we work well together. Try finding a partner whose personality complements yours.