Have you ever felt an awkward silence settle in right after an innocent question, or caught a sarcastic “joke” that didn’t quite land? That’s passive aggression in its purest form, showing displeasure ...

Firmness can co-exist with kindness. When you stop confusing being 'nice' with being passive, you learn that true ...

While passive-aggressive language often comes through as “teasing” or sarcasm in romantic relationships, it largely undermines trust and sparks conflict, according to psychologist Loren Soeiro. While ...

How can you get people to respond to your emails? Eliminating hated passive-aggressive email phrases is a great place to start. Most of us have used these dreaded phrases at one time or another.

Few artifacts are as perfectly human as a passive-aggressive office note- Typed in Comic Sans or scrawled on a Post-it, they turn tiny workplace crises into instant folklore. You can almost hear the ...

Communication styles are key to lasting emotional connections. You and your partner talk every day. But still, there’s an unspoken distance neither of you can name. It’s not about what’s said but more ...

If you have ever walked out of a meeting questioning your memory, your judgment, or even your value, you are not alone. You might be experiencing gaslighting or passive-aggressive behavior at work.

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Dear For Love & Money, I'm a direct person. I say what I mean and mean what I say. This approach has always worked for me. Even when my honesty ...