Which of the following statements represents an I-message?
A) "Leave me alone!"
B) "I can't stand it when you are loud and obnoxious like this!"
C) "You make me sick!"
D) "I am really tired, and I need some peace and quiet right now!"

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An I-message is a communication technique where the speaker focuses on their own feelings and needs, rather than blaming or attacking the other person. Choice D is an example of an I-message because it expresses the speaker's feelings ("I am really tired") and needs ("I need some peace and quiet right now"). The other choices (A, B, and C) are all examples of blaming or attacking language towards the other person, and therefore do not represent I-messages.

Which of the Following Statements Represents an I-Message