IN THIS EPISODE, we explore & define The 5 Communication Styles We explain the difference between being assertive and being aggressive We provide tips on how to break out of being passive and get your needs communicated  We share insight on how to tell if you’re dealing with a manipulative communicator & We help you pinpoint just what type of communicator you & your partner(s) are Some online resources for your benefit:  We came across these articles about the 5 Communications Styles  model https://www.valamis.com/hub/communication-styles and https://www.uky.edu/hr/sites/www.uky.edu.hr/files/wellness/images/Conf14_FourCommStyles.pdf https://www.workpatterns.com/articles/communication-styles I think Psychologist Claire Newton describes them best in this cool chart she made:  https://www.clairenewton.co.za/my-articles/the-five-communication-styles.html The model is geared towards workplace relationships, but we saw that it’s just as applicable towards our romantic ones.    Tell us what your favorite tacos are and we will know that we aren't just typing all this into an empty void. Leave us your comments about your favorite tacos at contact@howtoloveforever.com and validate our existence!  :-)   Please include your favorite salsa and garnishings and where you get them from!  Yep, I guess we really are hungry!