Direct communication is the bedrock of healthy relationships. But what happens when anger, resentment, or a desire for control is expressed through a veiled, indirect approach? This is the world of ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a mother-in-law (or some other hard-to-please Patty!) who says something is "Totally fine!" when it clearly isn’t, been on the receiving end of the silent treatment, or been ...

Psychiatrist Daniel Hall-Flavin describes passive-aggressive behavior as “a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. There's a disconnect between what a ...

For many writers, feedback that your copy is "too passive" can be frustrating. The passive voice is, after all, grammatically correct. But there's a reason that public relations and communications ...

"Behind the smile, a hidden knife!" ― Ancient Chinese proverb describing passive-aggressive behavior The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone who "may appear to comply ...

You may think your emails are polite and professional, but passive-aggressive phrases can unintentionally slip in — whether you're updating your boss, sending client deliverables, or coordinating with ...

Here we offer information about skills that may help women with disabilities communicate effectively in relationships with others including their healthcare providers. Our communication styles ...