The more independent I become, the more controlling he gets.
When I become more independent, he tends to control me more… There is a complementary dynamics between the two parts of a passive aggressive marriage. This posting in a popular forum expresses it very clearly: “I went back to live with him, canceling my divorce, because I’m scared of what he will throw at […]
How Can I Address his Behavior Without Him Retaliating?
How can I address this behavior without the risk of retaliation? There are very few responses to this question posted in this blog. It’s true that the fear of retaliation is always present. Given that the PA Husband’s behavior is mostly unconscious, any demand to change it will be perceived at the beginning as a […]
5 Indicators of Passive Aggression
What are the five indicators of passive aggression? It’s difficult to accept, but some people are so scared of being deeply loved, that they will unconsciously frustrate all steps towards intimacy with passive aggressive behaviors. Probably you know already the multiple ways in which this passive aggression will rear its ugly face. Perhaps if we […]