Assertive communication attempts to transcend these extremes by appealing to the shared interest of all parties; it "focuses on the issue, not the person".Paul Gilbert, Overcoming Depression (London 1998) p. 219 Aggressive and/or passive communication, on the other hand, may mark a relationship's end,Marsha M. Linehan (n.d.) From DBT as researched. Professor, Department of Psychology, Director, Behavioral Research & Therapy Clinics at the University of Washington and reduce self-respect.
