Often, passive-aggressive behavior stems from what is typically a good thing: the desire to avoid conflict. Or, it could be a ...

Most of us have an inner dialogue, that little voice in our heads that crystallizes what we think about what’s happening ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passive-aggressive behavior can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some common phrases to avoid. Halfpoint Images via Getty ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever found yourself hinting at what you truly mean instead of just coming out with it? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to ...

Psychiatrist Daniel Hall-Flavin describes passive-aggressive behavior as “a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. There's a disconnect between what a ...

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 ...

Disagreeing with one another can help us learn more about ourselves. But it can be frustrating when passive-aggressive behavior is involved. This is when someone indirectly expresses negative feelings ...

It’s a fact of the 21st century that most of us, adults and kids alike, are connected to each other 24/7. The question is: Can all of this technology leave us more disconnected than ever before? As ...

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 ...

We all bear witness to passive-aggressive behavior at times—or maybe even exhibit it ourselves on occasion. You know the type: the person who hooks you on false promises, builds up your hopes, but ...

People won't always tell you directly how they feel about you. But here are 11 phrases people use when they harbor secret ...

Ever been in a conversation where someone’s words don’t match their tone, and you’re left guessing what’s really going on?