Aggressive behaviors often characterized by action — such as manipulating others, hurting themselves or those around them, or engaging in harmful conversations with malicious intent. However, ...

A critical comment with a big smile. Silence when you know they can hear you. “But you didn’t tell me I had to do it that way.” Passive-aggressive people know just how to get under your skin, and ...

Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or respond in kind—neither solves the deeper ...