The following list of relationship problems applies to either you or your partner.
passive-aggressive
Dealing With a Passive-Aggressive Partner
Passive-aggressive partners are generally codependent, and like codependents, suffer from shame and low self-esteem.
Passive-aggressive partners are generally codependent, and like codependents, suffer from shame and low self-esteem.
The Danger of a Covert Narcissist
On the surface, they can be hard to identify. These narcissists may appear shy, humble, or anxious.
On the surface, they can be hard to identify. These narcissists may appear shy, humble, or anxious.
Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Stop Being The Toxic Friend?
You don’t need explanations as to why you’re doing this. You don’t need a 10 step recovery plan. You need to apologize to her. And you need to choose to stop.
You don’t need explanations as to why you’re doing this. You don’t need a 10 step recovery plan. You need to apologize to her. And you need to choose to stop.
Dealing With a Passive-Aggressive Partner
They’re basically obstructionist, and try to block whatever it is you want.
They’re basically obstructionist, and try to block whatever it is you want.
What Passive-Aggressive Behavior is Really About and How to Shut it Down For Good
Yes, YOU are partly to blame.
Not Quite the River of Tears
Over apologize? Under apologize? Be passive-aggressive? Where's "that elusive middle ground /where yielding to acknowledgment /opens the door to recognition"?
Over apologize? Under apologize? Be passive-aggressive? Where’s “that elusive middle ground /where yielding to acknowledgment /opens the door to recognition”?
How To Disarm the Silent Treatment
The silent treatment has been an age-old coping mechanism in relationships for as long as I can remember.
Sometimes the ONLY Way to Keep Your Sanity on Facebook is to Delete People on Facebook
Stop feeling guilty.
Stop feeling guilty.
Comment of the Day: ‘My girlfriend’s child is difficult’
Compassion and caring can make a big difference with children, even when they aren't your own.
Compassion and caring can make a big difference with children, even when they aren’t your own.
5 Telltale Things Passive-Aggressive People Say
If you’re hearing any of these five phrases, you’re probably with a passive-aggressive person.
When It’s Them: The Toxic People That Ruin Relationships
“When people show you over and over that they aren’t capable of loving you the way you want to be loved, believe them.”
12 Signs of Passive-Aggressive Behavior—That Passive-Aggressives Don’t See
Could you be passive-aggressive and not know it? Rhoberta Shaler has a test to help you find out.
On Being Allergic To Bulls*it
In the last year or two, I’ve learned to rely on my intuition. If someone or something gives me weird vibes, consider me gone girl.
How Assertive Communication Can Save Your Relationship
Counselor Carl explains the four communication styles and shows how assertiveness is the key to avoiding dysfunctional dynamics. Which one are you?
How to Deal With Passive-Aggressive People
You can’t change their behavior, but you can change how they behave around you.