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Exploring Creativity and Assertiveness: Insights from Psychotherapy

The Roots of People’s Lack of Assertiveness

A common reason individuals seek psychotherapy is their excessive agreeableness, which often masks a deficiency in assertiveness. These individuals tend to suppress their own aggressive impulses and capacity for confrontation, leading to a conflict-avoidant personality. This suppressive tendency can result in being consistently pushed around by others, which, over time, can spiral into significant emotional and relational problems.