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 ...

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 passive-aggressive language often comes through as “teasing” or sarcasm in romantic relationships, it largely undermines trust and sparks conflict, according to psychologist Loren Soeiro. While ...

My friend and neighbor shared this great story on my blog about the last time (the final time?) her husband agreed to do the family's grocery shopping: I typically do all of the food shopping for my ...

A woman says she doesn't want her in-laws kissing her child after he developed an eye infection — but they aren't listening. In a post shared to Reddit, the woman writes that her 5-month-old son "has ...

When I drafted Overcoming Passive-Aggression: How to Stop Hidden Anger from Spoiling Your Relationships, Career and Happiness (Revised 2016), we helped people understand this complex behavior with ...

Whether it's from a colleague, a friend, or a family member, having the right comeback to a snide remark can cut the awkwardness and steer the conversation back on track. The key is to maintain your ...