One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

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 ...

We all have skills, opinions and ideas that we feel confident about. But whether or not other people — a boss, colleague, friend, partner or new acquaintance — feel the same depends on how you ...

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 behaviour is often seen as a way to avoid conflict or assert power in relationships. However, this behaviour can be more complicated than it seems. If you’re struggling to deal with ...

The thing about passive-aggressive people is that they're never really saying what they mean, and that's what makes interacting with them so exhausting. Rather than being able to communicate directly, ...

While most people express a desire to be assertive once they understand the definitions of all four styles, the reality often differs. Are they truly assertive? In my extensive experience with soft ...