Do you live or work with a young person who makes you feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster? Passive aggressive children and adolescents have a knack for behaving in socially appropriate ...

In The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools and Workplaces, 2nd ed., we propose that the passive-aggressive student seems to derive genuine pleasure out of ...

Before we had gaslighting and narcissism, passive-aggressive behavior was considered a major faux pax. It still is and for good reason. But let's back up a second—what exactly is "passive aggression"?

For this reason, you probably try to stay away from using passive-aggressive phrases at work. What you don’t realize, however, is that there may be phrases you’re regularly using that cause people to ...

We all come across people who appear very calm but who we can sense have anger and hostility beneath the surface. The show of calmness is an effort to subtly and discretely hide their real feelings.

Passive-aggressive behavior is so frustrating, anger-provoking, and disingenuous. So why might you (or someone you love) resort to such relationship-damaging behavior? And why might you find it so ...

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 ...

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

Passive-aggressiveness is essentially fighting with someone else, but without directly inciting conflict. It’s a way to fight without admitting to your feelings so you can blame the other person when ...

Being clear and direct is the best way to handle someone who's passive aggressive. Jennifer Brick describes herself as “Your Career Bestie” in her TikTok bio. She uses her social media platform to ...

The majority of office workers recently surveyed by e-learning company Preply say they have passive-aggressive co-workers, and half admit they are themselves. Passive-aggressive phrases are things ...