Which of the following is an appropriate example of 'owning' your feelings by using an "I" message?
A) "You make me so angry when you assume I don't understand anything!"
B) "I feel unappreciated when you do not respond to my questions."
C) "You're a jerk! Everyone says so."
D) "This discussion is giving me a headache!"

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Option B uses an "I" message to express how the speaker feels without blaming or accusing the other person. It clearly states the speaker's emotions and their reason for feeling that way in a non-confrontational manner. The others do not use an "I" message and are accusatory or insulting.

Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Example of 'Owning