Formulating and stating “I” messages is a most important skill to acquire to succeed in managing interpersonal relationships. "I" statements do not judge, blame, threaten, put down or try to control others; they simply report how you feel, which is something that cannot be challenged by anyone else. In general, an "I" statement consists of a description of how you feel and an indication of the conditions under which you feel that way. But while this may sound simple, some rather bold decisions may have to be made first.