Is it true that Passive Aggressive behaviors can increase dramatically during the holidays? Emotions are running higher for both a passive-aggressive person and for you which makes his defense system kick into overdrive and turns you into an easier target. Love, hope, and family are the focus this time of year sending a passive-aggressive person’s […]
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68% of Men Retreat and Say “Yes” To Avoid Fighting, or do Silent Treatment
Is it true that men prefer to say “YES” or be silent to avoid explaining themselves? More than 68% of men prefer to say “yes” and back down to avoid confrontation, according to a survey recently conducted by Creative Conflict Resolutions. Otherwise, they do the silent treatment…and believe they can get away with it. Creative […]
Choosing Aggression Means Less Appreciation
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, […]
Divorce the Child, Marry the Husband
You have seen it all: The cold shoulder. The hidden anger and sly sabotage. The denial, the guilt-trips, the loneliness and fear of your own loved one. Why does a passive aggressive husband behave the way that he does? What brings him to cause you and your family pain, yet still claim he loves you? […]