Passive-aggressive behavior can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some common phrases to avoid. Halfpoint Images via Getty Images Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday ...

Passive-aggressive comments might seem harmless on the surface, but they do a lot more damage than you think. Instead of addressing issues directly, these phrases wrap frustration, resentment, or ...

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-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 ...

When a prickly comment comes wrapped in a smile, it's a bit harder to uncover Passive-aggressive behavior can make friendship confusing. One second, you’re clinking glasses of espresso martinis over ...

A WOMAN has left a passive aggressive note for her noisy neighbours. While we all love getting gossip from next door, hearing ...

What is considered polite behavior in an upper-class home can sometimes feel tone-deaf or even passive-aggressive towards people who aren't accustomed to their type of lifestyle. Things like referring ...

A co-worker who doesn't pull their weight can be frustrating. But there is some comfort in knowing that more than likely, your bosses will catch on. A passive-aggressive co-worker uses specific ...

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.