Some people are directly aggressive, meaning they aren’t afraid to express exactly how they feel. And other people are passive-aggressive. “Passive-aggressive behavior is best described as a pattern ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a mother-in-law (or some other hard-to-please Patty!) who says something is "Totally fine!" when it clearly isn’t, been on the receiving end of the silent treatment, or been ...

They sound harmless, but they’re not. And yes, you’ve probably said at least one of them.

Romantic relationships require clear communication to thrive, yet millions find themselves entangled with partners who express frustration through indirect means. Passive-aggressive behavior — the art ...

In relationships, you generally want to avoid being a passive participant, or an aggressive one. The latter can be toxic and abusive. However, psychologists share that avoiding another relationship ...

Everyone communicates differently—even in the workplace. According to Princeton University, there are four main communication styles: passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive. An ...

I have been called aggressive many times when I was simply trying to do my job well. If you have ever run into that mislabeling, or misinterpretation, or feel like you’ve been told to watch your tone, ...

There are four main types of communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive aggressive, and assertive. These styles can impact our relationships as they affect the way in which we communicate our ...

Dating someone who communicates through eye rolls, silent treatment and backhanded compliments feels like trying to solve a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. You’re constantly walking on ...

Communication is one of the major skills covered in cognitive behavioral therapy. Although therapy is often with an individual, relationship problems are a common focus of treatment. Helping someone ...

Communication expert Leah Mether says you might intend to be strong, assertive, and direct and be shocked to discover that others view you as closed-minded, aggressive, and blunt. We often conjure ...