Well I always agreed with the saying you have two ears and one mouth. YOu should always listen twice as much as you talk.
(LOL not saying I do - just saying I agree with it LOL)
and theres nothing wrong with an assertive woman. Lucky for me I have an equally assertive husband. (we both wear the pants in the family. I just happen to launder iron and shop for those pants while he pays for them ROFLMAO)