We all bear witness to passive-aggressive behavior at times—or maybe even exhibit it ourselves on occasion. You know the type: the person who hooks you on false promises, builds up your hopes, but ...

In the labyrinth of daily communication, there's a sly little dance happening. It's subtle, sometimes sneaky, and often cloaked in the most polished of manners. Meet the passive-aggressive phrase—the ...

Editor’s note: This post contains a social media message that some may find offensive. I pity anyone who has to deal with neighbors in an apartment building. Especially when you have to deal with the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being on the receiving end of passive aggression is a social minefield. Whether coming from colleagues, friends, or family members ...

One of my favorite stories about passive aggressive behavior in a marriage goes like this: "Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding the items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for ...

Passive-aggressive is a popular term that sounds like a total oxymoron—isn't it one or the other? Passive or aggressive? Not necessarily. This description may sound familiar...as in, like one or more ...