Interpersonal Effectiveness · DBT
Say the hard thing, keep the relationship
You can ask for what you need and stay respectful — to them and to yourself. We’ll build the actual words together.
DEAR MAN — get your need met: Describe · Express · Assert · Reinforce · stay Mindful · Appear confident · Negotiate.
GIVE — keep the relationship: Gentle · Interested · Validate · Easy manner.
FAST — keep your self-respect: Fair · no Apologies · Stick to values · Truthful.