Learning the things that passive-aggressive parents often say can foster awareness and self-compassion, putting you on the road to healing. Dr. McGeehan shares seven phrases passive-aggressive parents ...

One of the classic red flags of passive aggressive behavior is the use of backhanded compliments, unsolicited advice, and unwanted presents. Appropriate-ish on the surface, these “gifts” let ...

“Nobody likes being condescended to. No one likes being told, ‘You’re of lower rank than I am,’ or ‘I’m superior to you,’ ...

Mentally strong people don't get pulled into games. Instead, they use specific phrases that redirect the energy and regain ...

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members and co-workers. But because it can be insidious, you may not always ...

Passive-aggressive people rarely tell you exactly what’s bothering them. Here's how you can handle passive-aggressive ...

What is gaslighting? Gaslighting and passive-aggressive behavior both hurt trust, but learn why gaslighting causes deeper harm by undermining confidence and culture.

They get to silently serve their entitled, superior nature, while still appearing likable and friendly, all under the guise ...

People who rely on passive-aggressive tactics use subtle, indirect behaviors to maintain control and attempt to influence outcomes without openly taking responsibility.

Being passive aggressive is likely ruining your career. Here's how to say what you mean and not be afraid to ask for what you want.

These are the passive-aggressive things spouses do instead of engaging in an argument.

"Passive-aggressive behavior provides a layer of plausible deniability—they can always claim they didn't mean anything by it since they never explicitly said it," Edwards explains.