They sound harmless, but they’re not. And yes, you’ve probably said at least one of them.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passive-aggressive behavior can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some common phrases to avoid. Halfpoint Images via Getty ...

People who secretly envy you almost always use phrases like 'must be nice' and 'don't let it go to your head.' ...

In The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools and Workplaces, 2nd ed., we propose that the passive-aggressive student seems to derive genuine pleasure out of ...

Is this something I can bring up gently, or is it a sign that the friendship has become unhealthy and I need to step back?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passive-aggressive people are exhausting. They won’t confront you directly, but they’ll throw shade, guilt-trip you, and play the ...

Have you ever had someone say "I'm fine" (when they are clearly not) or a co-worker who "forgets" to do something you asked ...

People high in narcissism really do not like to be ignored. A new study shows the passive-aggressive tactics to watch out for ...

Passive-aggressiveness isn't a very desirable personality trait, but sometimes we can't help but let out a snarky remark. In fact, 82% of Americans say they have said something passive-aggressive ...

Office politics can be exhausting, especially when you can't say what you really mean. These 11 passive-aggressive clapbacks ...

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members and co-workers. But because it can be insidious, you may not always recognize ...