They sound harmless, but they’re not. And yes, you’ve probably said at least one of them.

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 ...

Receiving a passive-aggressive work email is annoying, and it creates a tough dilemma. Do you muster the strength to ignore their tone and reply with a kind message? Should you match the sender's ...

Psychiatrist Daniel Hall-Flavin describes passive-aggressive behavior as “a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. There's a disconnect between what a ...

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 ...

The nuances of texting etiquette can be difficult to understand. Here's your A-to-Z guide to the passive-aggressive world of digital communication. Help! I need a manual designed explicitly to help me ...

The professional atmosphere of a typical workplace setting can inhibit the direct and honest expression of emotions such as anger and frustration. Yet even in the most business-like environments, ...

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 ...