confrontation

This week I had to learn how to deal with confrontation in an adult way.  I have always been one to avoid bringing up things that "could" start an argument.  I go through life feeling like no one that loves you intentionally tries to cause you anxiety or anger so I try to deal with those feelings on my own rather than call someone out for making me feel a certain way.  However, I have discovered that if you don't address behaviors that bother you , then you will never understand why that person is acting as such or be able to help them rectify it.  You also won't know what you are doing that could be causing said reaction.  So I addressed some issues that I have been having within my household.  They are nothing major and are usually issues I wouldn't even bother wasting anyone's time on, but I have to start sticking up for myself and voice when I am feeling taken advantage of or let down by the people in my life.  It went really well I think.  We addressed the issues, came up with a solution and I was able to see their side of things as well as discuss ways that I can make the situation easier or better for their parts as well.  It was a productive talk and though it seems like a small feat to many, for me it is a great victory.