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Who's the aggressive/assertive person in your marriage?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    We both can be at times. But most of the time we are both middle of the road, not aggressive but not passive either.

    If I had to give an answer I would say my wife is more than I am and I think she would agree.

  • 1 decade ago

    We alternate being assertive. I am more aggressive in our relationship; though he will assert himself if I'm being irrational, ect. He is not aggressive at home; but is assertive; but tends to be assertive verging on aggressive outside the home

    I am aggressive outside the home

  • Both of us are easy to get along with, laid back people...we are sociable in our own way, I tend to be a tad more 'flamboyant' in my jokes, comments, etc but nothing that would embarrass my guy publicly...I would not do that to him....

    Neither one if us is aggressive however we both are assertive....and thru maturation and experience we have learned not to sweat small stuff and to compromise without resentment because if both get some of what they want, it's a win/win for all.....

  • 1 decade ago

    Neither and both,we have just had our 25th anniversary and I am so proud to say we are best friends that still like each other.We have drove tractor trailers across the USA and Canada for 20 of those years.We share our plans,we each know our strong points and can always know if its a wrong choice we made,we will be together to fix it.We are so very lucky to have found such a great pardner in life and work too.the thing is,always say thank you and please,it has helped calm several sticky discussions.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Neither one of us are aggressive. We're both assertive and stubborn but we've learned we must compromise in order to get along.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think we're both pretty equal, but my when my wife digs her heels in, they dig in deep. Not saying I can't pry them lose, but it takes effort. That's about as assertive as either of us gets. Both are pretty open to discussing and considering anything with an open mind.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    My wife is passive aggressive and rudely assertive. She has no friends, or any intimate spouse.

  • 1 decade ago

    My wife is. I prefer a quiet life so give in mostly. But at times I dig my heals in, quite effectively. She does ask my opinion or agreement, but only accepts my view when it agrees with hers. However, we get along pretty well and care for each other.

    Source(s): My wife
  • 1 decade ago

    It's about equal- we lock horns quite a bit. I HAVE to be aggressive; if I were not, he'd steamroll right over me and I refuse to let that happen.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I am but it works well...he'd never make it as the aggressor and quite happy being the passive. You can't have both in the relationship. Needs a ying and yang.

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