Slipping into passive-aggressive territory when speaking with a loved one isn't hard. You need to know the phrases to look for and what you can say …
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How To Keep Your Passive-Aggressiveness In Check
Somewhere between being so passive that people walk all over you and so aggressive that you drive everyone away lies the annoying behavior known as passive-aggressiveness. Far from the healthy middle ground of assertiveness, passive-aggressiveness involves communicating your negative feelings in a roundabout way rather than being open about how you feel.
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No matter how much you love and respect your partner, you can end up accidentally hurting them by making judgments, exchanging harsh words, or subtly …
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