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Being Less Passive Aggressive Means Appreciating More

September 9, 2011 – 10:53 am

In a relationship, because we see our partner as someone we “choose,” we expect them to give us all the attention we crave. This is contrasted to relatives who are given to us, not chosen, and who don’t always give us the support we need. All humans are self-esteem machines – like expensive cars, we [...]

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Changing passive aggression in your mind?

April 15, 2011 – 1:36 pm

Have you heard the phrase “fake it till you make it”? There can be some powerful truth in there… Some of the latest scientific findings on the brain tells us that. brain’s power of imagination to “rehearse” optimal performance defines goal, and shapes our future. It has been known for years that you can train [...]

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Having A Passive Aggressive Valentine? Go Figure!

February 9, 2011 – 3:39 pm

Everybody wants to have a happy Valentine’s Day with their loved one, and yet if you have marital problems, this seemingly simple aspiration seems to become a vast challenge, even a test. How could you have a good Valentine’s Day if your husband is often sulking and has a tendency to forget making plans or [...]

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A Xmas Truce in a Passive Aggressive Marriage?

December 21, 2010 – 10:56 am

This is a Christmas proposition….and you are very welcome here! DO you remember the old stories in medieval times, when warring armies would stop the ongoing war and have a peace interval to honor Christmas? The truce story is part of all narratives of combat: the moment when soldiers did stop attacking each other and [...]

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Confronting a Passive Aggressive Partner

December 17, 2010 – 12:06 pm

When presented with passive aggressive behavior from your partner, your first instinct might be to confront them, to lay it all out on the table. This is a tricky business; if the situation is handled improperly, your partner will most likely sulk, give you the silent treatment, or simply walk away, leaving you empty-handed and [...]

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