protecting one's own rights at the expense of others' rights - no exceptions
the goal of the aggressor is to win at all costs; to be right
does not consider actions a risk because this person thinks they will always get their way. it is risky in terms of relationship
eye contact is angry and intimidation; lots of energy; loud and belittling; never defers to others, or at least does not admit to manipulative and controlling. often users violence or verbal abuse