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Don’t Fool Yourself: Seven Signs That You’re Being Passive-Aggressive

By Natasha Burton — 2015

It’s possible you’re just distracted, but not paying attention when someone is speaking to you can also be a sign of passive-aggression.

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Why Are Some People Passive Aggressive?

Have you ever met someone who was so passive-aggressive, that you couldn’t call them out? They seemingly said nothing wrong, but the tone they used implied something else… Passive-aggressive people just have a sneaky way of using aggression, so they aren’t flat-out caught with ill intentions.

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2021
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5 Signs of Passive Aggressive Communications

People are being passive-aggressive when they use indirect communications that have to be analyzed to figure out the meaning. Most of us are passive-aggressive sometimes, especially if we are feeling angry or frustrated, and are unable to express our thoughts clearly.

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2018
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Passive-Aggressive Language

What is passive-aggressive language? In this lesson I talk you through examples of passive-aggressive communication, which happens when a person is angry but their anger is not directly expressed.

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2017
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Talking to “Crazy”: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life

Let’s face it: we all know people who are downright irrational. No matter how hard you try to reason with them, it never works.

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Mark Goulston
2025
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Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man: Coping with Hidden Aggression - From the Bedroom to the Boardroom

With more than 100,000 copies in print, Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man draws on case histories from clinical psychologist Scott Wetzler’s practice to help you identify the destructive behavior, the root causes and motivations, and solutions.

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Scott Wetzler
1993
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8 Keys to Eliminating Passive-Aggressiveness

Many people often say “yes” to something when they’d rather say “no.” They offer cooperation through words but follow up with how they really feel―in actions that contradict their words. That’s passive-aggression.

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Andrea Brandt
2025
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The best apologies are short, and don’t go on to include explanations that run the risk of undoing them. An apology isn’t the only chance you ever get to address the underlying issue. The apology is the chance you get to establish the ground for future communication.

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Harriet Lerner
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Spiteful words can hurt your feelings but silence breaks your heart.

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C. S. Lewis
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The Language of Emotional Intelligence: The Five Essential Tools for Building Powerful and Effective Relationships

It's no secret that emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in your relationships. But how do you apply these specialized skills in everyday life? It's easy--with this practical, ready-to-use guide by a renowned expert in the field of emotional intelligence and communication.

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Jeanne Segal
2008
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The Avoidant Partner: How to Respond When Your Partner Is Evasive

Healthy relationships are built upon skills emphasizing connection and affirmation. Sometimes, though, a partner may be reluctant to connect, becoming avoidant. This can be especially common when conflicts arise.

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2017
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