Developing these Assertive traits will help you to grow your relationships. Assertive Traits That Can Help You Build Healthy Relationships Assertive people are not just born naturally, but they are developed. Of course, there are conditions in which the development of certain virtues or abilities is facilitated, but ultimately, we all must work to achieve more precise and constructive ways of being. Assertiveness could be defined as the ability to relate to others in a sincere and uplifting way, thus constituting a bridge to interpersonal trust. We can also say it it is an attitude towards oneself and others that leads to maintaining the balance between rights and duties, while at the same time taking care of mutual respect, dignity and integrity. It is much easier to theorize than to put into practice. Assertive people are the fruit of different processes and efforts that come together to achieve attitudinal balance. Finally, all this is part of this long path that leads us to learn to live. It is worth examining what these traits that can make us assertive and balanced human beings.  “Create boundaries. Honor your limits. Say no. Take a break. Let go. Stay grounded. Nurture your body. Love your vulnerability. And if all else fails, breathe deeply.” ? Aletheia Luna, Awakened Empath: The Ultimate Guide to Emotional, Psychological and Spiritual Healing   1. Assertive people know what respect is  The word respect is defined as the ability to value and treat something or someone with consideration. Confident people develop this ability. They apply it to themselves and especially to what is external to them, be they people, ideas, works or even animals. Respect manifests itself in the first instance as a renunciation of violence. Ill-treatment is not an option under any circumstances. If there is contradiction or conflict,...

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