One of the classic red flags of passive aggressive behavior is the use of backhanded compliments, unsolicited advice, and unwanted presents. Appropriate-ish on the surface, these “gifts” let the ...

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 ...

While lions are best known for hunting prey, conflicts over territory can sometimes lead to violent encounters between rival ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or ...

ARRIVING at my podiatrist’s office recently, I was immediately struck by a notice posted at the window of the receptionist: “Aggressive behavior is not tolerated in our office. Examples of aggressive ...