Some classic passive-aggressive behaviors include not replying to texts or changing the subject in conversation to avoid ...

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 ...

In a recent study published in the journal Communications Psychology, researchers from the University of St Andrews investigated how intra- and inter-personal experiences of negative emotion influence ...

It’s a frustrating reality. We're taught to be polite, to avoid confrontation, and to "let things go." But what happens when "letting it go" means constantly absorbing subtle digs that erode your self ...

Family systems are a fluid, dynamic experience that, for many, can be challenging to navigate. They are full of different personalities, perspectives, and beliefs, and combining those variables during ...

From a psychiatric perspective, emotional development depends on one simple but crucial skill: recognising emotions and responding to them appropriately.

As much as we may try to avoid it, having difficult conversations is inevitable. Two people cannot always have the same needs, desires, opinions, and abilities. While emotionally evocative topics and ...

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Passive-aggressive is a popular term that sounds like a total oxymoron—isn't it one or the other? Passive or aggressive? Not necessarily. "Passive-aggressive behavior is when someone expresses anger, ...