Few topics that I write about garner as much interest, attention, and emotion as that of passive-aggressive behavior. Among the most frequently asked questions about this universally frustrating way ...

How does a mother explain how her preschooler remembers every detail of an episode of Doc McStuffins, but can’t for the life of her recall where the puzzles go at clean-up time? What’s really going on ...

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 ...

Romantic relationships require clear communication to thrive, yet millions find themselves entangled with partners who express frustration through indirect means. Passive-aggressive behavior — the art ...

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 ...

A guide to understanding how people with a high level of emotional intelligence handle anger. It reveals 5 key actions that psychologists say are crucial for managing frustration without resorting to ...

Seven in 10 Americans are facing unprecedented levels of passive aggression in the workplace, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 employed adults who have witnessed passive-aggressive ...

Marriage can be a tricky landscape to navigate, where direct confrontations often give way to subtler forms of communication. Sometimes, instead of hashing it out, you or your partner might choose the ...

Today’s Job Alert is a lesson on how not to come off as passive-aggressive.  Word Finder put together a list so you can check yourself before you write or say the ...

Dating someone who communicates through eye rolls, silent treatment and backhanded compliments feels like trying to solve a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. You’re constantly walking on ...

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.

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 ...