Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Relationships: [header] How to be assertive in a relationship [title] Start small. [step] If you are worried about changing too much all at once in your relationship, start small. Be more assertive about a little bit at a time instead of changing everything overnight.

Ending1: Start by asking yourself if your anxiety is really at work. Before attempting to become a more assertive person, begin by asking yourself if you truly think there is room for change in your life. Ending2: Doing it that way can be jarring and cause confusion or problems with your partner. [substeps] For example, be more vocal about what you want for dinner when you go out. Ending3: It may help to have some people in the relationship with you. Then, gradually shift your approach into leading the rest of the way. Ending4: You will find that you can overcome a large number of issues much faster than you will perform them overnight. [substeps] Start by asking questions about the latest trends in a relationship and do not be afraid to stay up to date on trends.

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