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[quote=Anonymous]I've read so many threads where people know what to do to address a problem--speak up--and they simply won't do it.

"My cousins are taking items while cleaning my grandma's house without checking with far-away grandkids"
"My MIL 'insists' on visiting frequently without asking or helping with our new baby"
"My husband doesn't do his fair share of chores"
"My mother and father don't spend enough time with their only grandkids"

Speak up! Or don't, but recognize it is your choice. People aren't mind readers. They are going to naturally look out for their own interests and agendas, not yours. If you don't speak up, you are essentially giving them permission to do whatever is bothering you, because they either honestly don't know what your concerns are, or they know they can get their way because you are a ninny.

And of course I'm not talking about actual abuse here. If that is your situation, please seek professional help, or confide in a trusted friend.

I'm talking about "everyday" issues. If something bothers you, speak up, or at least stop blaming others for not understanding your point of view and adjusting their behavior.

And please, no "introvert" excuses. I'm one, too, and I've learned to operate in the adult world.
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