How To Be More Assertive | 3 Tips For Men! You're probably thinking, "How can I be more assertive? I am coming off as either a nice guy or a shy guy or I'm always in the friend zone and I'm not getting clear on getting my point across". Assertive does not mean that you have to be disrespectful, it does not mean that you have to be bossy, but it does mean that you have to stand your ground for who you are and have your own opinion. Share this with friends or with someone you think needs to hear t