Outright anger is fairly easy to identify, but passive-aggressive behavior can be a little more subtle. Although those who ...

In relationships, you generally want to avoid being a passive participant, or an aggressive one. The latter can be toxic and abusive. However, psychologists share that avoiding another relationship ...

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 ...

“It’s your fault that I forgot…because you didn’t remind me!” ― Anonymous “You’re going out looking like THAT?” ― Anonymous The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before we had gaslighting and narcissism, passive-aggressive behavior was considered a major faux pax. It still is and for good reason. But let's back up a second—what exactly is "passive aggression"?

Seven in 10 Americans are facing unprecedented levels of passive aggression in the workplace, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 employed adults who have witnessed passive-aggressive ...

What is considered polite behavior in an upper-class home can sometimes feel tone-deaf or even passive-aggressive towards people who aren't accustomed to their type of lifestyle. Things like referring ...

Whether it's hinting at her frustration or skirting around issues in the marriage, if your wife uses these 11 phrases, you're ...