DEAR HARRIETTE: My roommate has a habit of leaving extremely specific, passive-aggressive notes all over our apartment about cleaning, dishes and other household chores. Some of the notes feel petty, ...
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There are four key phrases that experts told HuffPost are prime examples of passive aggression in an office, and you’ve probably used at least one of these. Here’s what they are and what to say ...
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Passive-aggressive anger is tricky because it disguises itself as something else. You might say you’re fine when you’re not or use sarcasm to express how you really feel. Instead of dealing with ...
If you’re the recipient of passive aggression, don’t help that person continue by making excuses for their behaviors. Shrugging it off as “that’s just the way they are,” pretending it doesn’t matter ...
People-pleasing is the act of doing whatever others want from you, and it may also be an attempt to increase your own self-esteem. This can be exhausting and isn't the same thing as being kindhearted ...
Narcissists are known for being abusive, grandiose and entitled. That's why it can feel especially confusing when one does something that seems kind.