Jemma Sbeg

But there is still, generally, there still seems to be four categories of emotional communicators in society. These are passive, assertive, passive-aggressive and aggressive. Some people also include manipulative here as well, but I think that's just passive-aggressive. So I think it all kind of falls into four categories. Let's quickly talk about each one.

But there is still, generally, there still seems to be four categories of emotional communicators in society. These are passive, assertive, passive-aggressive and aggressive. Some people also include manipulative here as well, but I think that's just passive-aggressive. So I think it all kind of falls into four categories. Let's quickly talk about each one.

But there is still, generally, there still seems to be four categories of emotional communicators in society. These are passive, assertive, passive-aggressive and aggressive. Some people also include manipulative here as well, but I think that's just passive-aggressive. So I think it all kind of falls into four categories. Let's quickly talk about each one.

I'm going to start with assertive because it's most commonly considered the best style. The assertive communicator is what we all should aspire to be. They have high self-esteem. They are able to find a really important middle ground between being aggressive and submissive. They clearly communicate their needs without trying to hurt others.

I'm going to start with assertive because it's most commonly considered the best style. The assertive communicator is what we all should aspire to be. They have high self-esteem. They are able to find a really important middle ground between being aggressive and submissive. They clearly communicate their needs without trying to hurt others.

I'm going to start with assertive because it's most commonly considered the best style. The assertive communicator is what we all should aspire to be. They have high self-esteem. They are able to find a really important middle ground between being aggressive and submissive. They clearly communicate their needs without trying to hurt others.

others and they're accountable like when they talk about their emotions with you they aren't dismissive and it comes from a place of building trust a plus to the assertive communicator like we really are aiming for that then we have the passive emotional communicator these communicators are the people pleasers and generally they prefer to go along with others suggestions

others and they're accountable like when they talk about their emotions with you they aren't dismissive and it comes from a place of building trust a plus to the assertive communicator like we really are aiming for that then we have the passive emotional communicator these communicators are the people pleasers and generally they prefer to go along with others suggestions

others and they're accountable like when they talk about their emotions with you they aren't dismissive and it comes from a place of building trust a plus to the assertive communicator like we really are aiming for that then we have the passive emotional communicator these communicators are the people pleasers and generally they prefer to go along with others suggestions

They may find that they typically don't express their feelings or needs. They ignore their own personal rights and allow others to also ignore what they would like. What that looks like is referring to others' decisions to make sure that there's no tension or conflict, you know, not saying anything in the moment, which can lead to a lot of built up anger or resentment.

They may find that they typically don't express their feelings or needs. They ignore their own personal rights and allow others to also ignore what they would like. What that looks like is referring to others' decisions to make sure that there's no tension or conflict, you know, not saying anything in the moment, which can lead to a lot of built up anger or resentment.

They may find that they typically don't express their feelings or needs. They ignore their own personal rights and allow others to also ignore what they would like. What that looks like is referring to others' decisions to make sure that there's no tension or conflict, you know, not saying anything in the moment, which can lead to a lot of built up anger or resentment.

But I don't think we can blame them. Like I think sometimes being a passive communicator is really the only option that some people have in the face of violence or in the face of emotional abuse. I heard from a psychiatrist actually who said the majority of his patients or clients who are passive communicators are

But I don't think we can blame them. Like I think sometimes being a passive communicator is really the only option that some people have in the face of violence or in the face of emotional abuse. I heard from a psychiatrist actually who said the majority of his patients or clients who are passive communicators are

But I don't think we can blame them. Like I think sometimes being a passive communicator is really the only option that some people have in the face of violence or in the face of emotional abuse. I heard from a psychiatrist actually who said the majority of his patients or clients who are passive communicators are

are those who have experienced trauma in childhood, bullying, neglect, abuse, or prior trauma or dismissiveness in adult romantic relationships. And so they have adopted this style to make themselves as small and as inoffensive as possible. Next up, we have passive aggressive. We have all encountered this.

are those who have experienced trauma in childhood, bullying, neglect, abuse, or prior trauma or dismissiveness in adult romantic relationships. And so they have adopted this style to make themselves as small and as inoffensive as possible. Next up, we have passive aggressive. We have all encountered this.

are those who have experienced trauma in childhood, bullying, neglect, abuse, or prior trauma or dismissiveness in adult romantic relationships. And so they have adopted this style to make themselves as small and as inoffensive as possible. Next up, we have passive aggressive. We have all encountered this.

The individual who, you know, appears not to care, but under the surface is really acting out of anger, either through sarcasm or giving you the cold shoulder or being very indirect and then kind of blaming you for misinterpreting their feelings. They're very prickly. And some would say they have limited consideration for others' feelings. I actually say that it's a protective mechanism. It's like,

The individual who, you know, appears not to care, but under the surface is really acting out of anger, either through sarcasm or giving you the cold shoulder or being very indirect and then kind of blaming you for misinterpreting their feelings. They're very prickly. And some would say they have limited consideration for others' feelings. I actually say that it's a protective mechanism. It's like,