I've been told that I'm a little bit passive-aggressive. I didn't really get it till I started evaluating some of the simple-yet-destructive words I was saying. If you’ve encountered an act of passive ...

Passive-aggressive people rarely tell you exactly what’s bothering them. Instead, their frustration slips out in subtle ways: a backhanded joke, a heavy sigh, an uncharacteristically curt text—all of ...

Ever been in a conversation where someone’s words don’t match their tone, and you’re left guessing what’s really going on?

Passive-aggressive is a popular term that sounds like a total oxymoron—isn't it one or the other? Passive or aggressive? Not necessarily. This description may sound familiar...as in, like one or more ...

Many of the adults reading this post likely grew up in a world where at the end of the day, they were able to return to a home and “unplug” from the activities, pressures, and communication of school ...

Often, passive-aggressive behavior stems from what is typically a good thing: the desire to avoid conflict. Or, it could be a ...

The thing about passive-aggressive people is that they're never really saying what they mean, and that's what makes interacting with them so exhausting. Rather than being able to communicate directly, ...

Smartphones, email, and social media connect us in new ways but can also be blamed for muddling human connection like nothing before them. Indeed, the same technology that makes real-time contact and ...

The odds are that you’ve worked with at least one incredibly passive-aggressive person during your career. Usually, this type of behavior is awful for team morale, motivation, and dynamics. In some ...

Passive-aggressiveness isn't a very desirable personality trait, but sometimes we can't help but let out a snarky remark. In fact, 82% of Americans say they have said something passive-aggressive ...