Relationships are hard work; it’s a well-known, well-founded cliché. Part of that work, many of us have learned, goes into communication—trying to make clear to your partner what you want, and to ...

Passive hostility may appear innocent at first glance, like a caustic comment or a forgotten favor. However, beneath the surface is a harmful communication habit that may slowly corrode even the best ...

Long-term relationships can be a rewarding yet challenging journey—as the honeymoon phase fades, the reality of everyday life settles in, bringing with it a few surprises. One of those surprises might ...

Outright anger is fairly easy to identify, but passive-aggressive behavior can be a little more subtle. Although those who engage in it think it has no consequences, it can actually do everything from ...

Learn to recognize and handle passive-aggressive remarks at holiday gatherings to keep family interactions positive and ...

Passive-aggressive people are exhausting. They won’t confront you directly, but they’ll throw shade, guilt-trip you, and play the victim until you’re left questioning everything. The good news? You ...

“Quiet quitting” has taken the media world by storm. The trend, which was named by a Gen Z creator on TikTok, basically involves doing the bare minimum at your job while looking for a new one. It’s ...

Passive aggressive leadership in action. As a communications coach to executives and entrepreneurs all over the world, I’ve seen the team-building challenges that passive-aggressive organizations face ...