One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

Passive hostility may appear innocent at first glance, like a caustic comment or a forgotten favor. However, beneath the surface is a harmful communication habit that may slowly corrode even the best ...

Long-term relationships can be a rewarding yet challenging journey—as the honeymoon phase fades, the reality of everyday life settles in, bringing with it a few surprises. One of those surprises might ...

Sharing your living space with people you care about can be both a joy and a challenge. While you might pride yourself on keeping things tidy, your cleaning habits could be quietly sabotaging your ...

The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone who "may appear to comply or act appropriately, but actually behaves negatively and passively resists.” A passive-aggressive ...

Dating someone who communicates through eye rolls, silent treatment and backhanded compliments feels like trying to solve a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. You’re constantly walking on ...

Romantic relationships require clear communication to thrive, yet millions find themselves entangled with partners who express frustration through indirect means. Passive-aggressive behavior — the art ...

Most of us have an inner dialogue, that little voice in our heads that crystallizes what we think about what’s happening around us, or to us. And for years, researchers have found benefits to using ...

The phrases passive-aggressive people use without even realizing it can cause emotional harm and confusion. Just because someone might be expressing negative emotions in a subconscious way, that doesn ...

Aggressive behaviors often characterized by action — such as manipulating others, hurting themselves or those around them, or engaging in harmful conversations with malicious intent. However, ...