These common phrases may seem harmless, but they’re secretly sabotaging your relationships—here’s what to say instead.

Nagging or getting angry only puts the passive-aggressive person on the defensive—often resulting in them making excuses or denying any responsibility. Recent research shows that there are ...

Learn to surface the passive-aggressive behavior in a non-defensive manner to create an opportunity to resolve the underlying issues. Then and only then can you know what you're dealing with. Remember ...

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members ...

Recognizing passive-aggressive behavior is the first step to dealing with it. Passive-aggressive behavior is a way of expressing anger or resentment indirectly, without confronting the issue openly.

This tactic keeps the victim on the defensive and allows the gaslighter to avoid scrutiny of their own faults, maintaining control over the relationship dynamic. Passive-aggressive gaslighters ...