For most of my life I have been a very emotionally sensitive person. I tend to avoid conflict, struggle to express anger, and often internalize hurt instead of standing my ground. Because of this I sometimes become overly agreeable and allow people to step over my boundaries. I have realized that this affects my confidence and self-respect, and I want to work on changing it. My goal is not to suppress emotions, but to learn how to control them better, set boundaries, and become more assertive while still keeping emotional awareness. For men who used to be very sensitive or conflict-avoidant earlier in life, what practical steps helped you develop confidence, emotional control, and stronger personal boundaries? submitted by /u/RagingTop
Originally posted by u/RagingTop on r/AskMen
Set yourself attainable goals, daily if needs be. It doesn’t have to be grand. It will boost your self-esteem. Also, as you age you lose fucks to give. Also, as you age, you will be forced into conflicts. It is like muscles, the more you do it the better you get.
