I fell out with my girlfriend this morning, but before leaving for work she pegged the washing out. Passive aggressive status Boss level! In a passive aggressive war with me mums fella. I had his Diet ...

Some people are directly aggressive, meaning they aren’t afraid to express exactly how they feel. And other people are passive-aggressive. “Passive-aggressive behavior is best described as a pattern ...

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 ...

Whether it's from a colleague, a friend, or a family member, having the right comeback to a snide remark can cut the awkwardness and steer the conversation back on track. The key is to maintain your ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a mother-in-law (or some other hard-to-please Patty!) who says something is "Totally fine!" when it clearly isn’t, been on the receiving end of the silent treatment, or been ...

Examples of passive-aggressive behavior can include lateness, avoidance, and silence. Passive-aggressive behavior can damage relationships and make communication difficult. Passive aggression is a ...

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members and co-workers. But because it can be insidious, you may not always recognize ...

A study by a team of Korean psychologists paints a clear picture of what passive-aggressive behavior really means, and how you can spot this unwanted tendency in yourself and others. “In modern ...

Passive aggressive leadership in action. As a communications coach to executives and entrepreneurs all over the world, I’ve seen the team-building challenges that passive-aggressive organizations face ...