Plus, the sneaky reason we communicate this way in the first place.

Have you ever had someone say "I'm fine" (when they are clearly not) or a co-worker who "forgets" to do something you asked them to do (when they obviously just don't want to do it)? Those are ...

In Part 1 of this post, we defined passive-aggressive behavior and described the six-step process of benign confrontation, a consistent verbal strategy used to bring about lasting changes in ...

When a prickly comment comes wrapped in a smile, it's a bit harder to uncover Understanding passive-aggressive behavior in friendships is important for healthy communication. When friends show signs ...

Imagine asking a coworker to help you on a project, and although they agree, they suddenly "forget" whenever the deadline approaches. Or a friend saying "you look beautiful today, I barely recognized ...

In relationships, you generally want to avoid being a passive participant, or an aggressive one. The latter can be toxic and abusive. However, psychologists share that avoiding another relationship ...

When a person exhibits passive-aggressive behavior, they express negative feelings in a manner that conceals their true intentions, making it difficult for others to challenge or criticize them ...

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 ...

Theoretically, asking your husband or wife to empty the dishwasher should be totally devoid of drama or tension. It's just one of many chores necessary to keep your home functioning, right? However, ...

Click here to learn more about how people develop passive-aggressive behaviors, the five increasingly pathological levels at which passive aggression is displayed, the passive-aggressive conflict ...

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 ...