We act out our feelings. The consequences of our acting out can escalate our anger and the cycle continues. Anger is a natural human emotion and as such is neither good nor bad. Problems arise, however, around the appropriate or inappropriate expression of anger. The ideal is to aim at assertive behavior and to avoid passive or aggressive expression of anger.
Assertive behavior is the most likely to get needs met.
Angry interactions can be avoided if we respect the basic rights of individuals to determine how they wish to live their lives. The following list is a collection of your legitimate rights. It is also a collection of the rights of any human being, including your children and your parents. Certainly, it is not uncommon for people to have conflict in their relationships. Conflict is a normal part of everyday life.