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Originally Posted by Little Lulu
You can ask people how to treat you but you can't control what they do with your request. I am sorry to hear your brothers are not more respectful to you but I applaud your saying how you feel. In time, if you politely stand your ground, I bet they will see you as someone they respect (they probably already do ...) and quit their antics.
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Yes, thanks!
I understand you aren't the one who can change others because otherwise if you try too hard you become just like the one you didn't want to be. You become controlling and manipulative. Though what I have learned in assertiveness is setting boundaries at best you can; if not then at least compromise. Which I can ask them to not do it too much around me. Maybe if that happens they will realize it isn't good because cursing excessively does hurt you. It hurts your mind and the respect that you receive from others.