Click here to learn more about how people develop passive-aggressive behaviors, the five increasingly pathological levels at which passive aggression is displayed, the passive-aggressive conflict ...

In Part 1 of this post, we defined passive-aggressive behavior and described the six-step process of benign confrontation, a consistent verbal strategy used to bring about lasting changes in ...

Passive-aggressive behavior can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some common phrases to avoid. Halfpoint Images via Getty Images Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday ...

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 ...

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"?

Passive-aggressive behavior is a subtle yet destructive form of expression that hits our personal and professional relationships stealthily. While aggression is outright, passive aggression will defy ...

Passive-aggressive behavior isn't always obvious, especially when you're blinded by love. It's a bit like the iron fist in a velvet glove. Tight smiles, criticism disguised as jokes, unpleasant ...

Most of us are good at spotting overtly aggressive people. While it doesn't feel good when someone insults, criticizes, or belittles you, at least you know why you're hurting. But sometimes the people ...