5 Signs That Someone Is Semi-Ghosting in a Relationship

Preston Ni M.S.B.A. on June 8, 2022 in Communication Success

Semi-ghosting often contains elements of passive aggression, narcissism, and breadcrumbing.

Semi-ghosting often contains elements of passive aggression, narcissism, and breadcrumbing.

5 Ways to Resist People Who Manipulate Nicely

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on May 12, 2022 in Defining Memories

The two great needs of people who manipulate nicely are to believe themselves to be good people and to get what they want.

The two great needs of people who manipulate nicely are to believe themselves to be good people and to get what they want.

Friend Shifts Go Along With Friendship

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on April 29, 2022 in The Full Picture

Women rally around Mother's Day, but supportive friends give yearlong. Rather than count social media likes, learn what it takes at any age to create enduring friendship.

Women rally around Mother's Day, but supportive friends give yearlong. Rather than count social media likes, learn what it takes at any age to create enduring friendship.

How and When Should You Say That You Are Sorry?

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on April 25, 2022 in Emotional Nourishment

When we apologize, do we really think about what we say and how it will affect the person we hurt? All too often, an apology is not an "apology."

When we apologize, do we really think about what we say and how it will affect the person we hurt? All too often, an apology is not an "apology."

5 Personality Traits That Can Doom a Relationship

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on April 16, 2022 in Up and Running

Feeling worn down by something about your partner, but can't put your finger on it? Perhaps you're starting to notice one of these five corrosive personality characteristics.

Feeling worn down by something about your partner, but can't put your finger on it? Perhaps you're starting to notice one of these five corrosive personality characteristics.

To Fully Grasp Win-Win in Relationships, First Understand Win-Lose

Leon F Seltzer PhD on March 30, 2022 in Evolution of the Self

In win-lose situations, even when one partner succeeds in defeating the other’s position, the damage to the relationship will far outweigh their victory.

In win-lose situations, even when one partner succeeds in defeating the other’s position, the damage to the relationship will far outweigh their victory.

Help Your Child Manage Anger

Signe Whitson L.S.W., C-SSWS on March 19, 2022 in Passive Aggressive Diaries

Does your child know how to handle angry feelings? Teaching assertive communication skills can give them a head start toward healthy relationships.

Does your child know how to handle angry feelings? Teaching assertive communication skills can give them a head start toward healthy relationships.

Promises, Promises: Easily Made, Easily Broken After Divorce

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on March 15, 2022 in A Better Divorce

Anger, disrespect, passive-aggressive acting out, and feeling controlled are all reasons agreements are broken. Here's how to fix it.

Anger, disrespect, passive-aggressive acting out, and feeling controlled are all reasons agreements are broken. Here's how to fix it.

Speaking Up When Most Stressed

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on March 5, 2022 in The Full Picture

Stuffed emotion, stony silence and defensiveness promotes distance. Problems discussed empower confidence, closeness, even intimacy. Mentioning worries leads to managing them.

Stuffed emotion, stony silence and defensiveness promotes distance. Problems discussed empower confidence, closeness, even intimacy. Mentioning worries leads to managing them.

5 Signs That Someone Is Breadcrumbing in a Relationship

Preston Ni M.S.B.A. on February 25, 2022 in Communication Success

Breadcrumbing often contains elements of narcissism and manipulation.

Breadcrumbing often contains elements of narcissism and manipulation.

Key Facts About Sarcasm That Can Improve Your Relationships

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on February 17, 2022 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

People use sarcasm to praise as well as belittle. Do you know how to distinguish sarcastic versus non-sarcastic communication?

People use sarcasm to praise as well as belittle. Do you know how to distinguish sarcastic versus non-sarcastic communication?

3 Key Signs of a Relationship Turning Toxic

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on February 7, 2022 in Liking the Child You Love

If you think your relationship is toxic and you feel like the walking wounded, you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at the toll it's taking on you.

If you think your relationship is toxic and you feel like the walking wounded, you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at the toll it's taking on you.

5 Reasons People Emotionally Abuse Others

Berit Brogaard D.M.Sci., Ph.D on January 14, 2022 in The Mysteries of Love

Emotional abusers use hurtful words and manipulative behaviors to tilt the power balance in a relationship to their advantage.

Emotional abusers use hurtful words and manipulative behaviors to tilt the power balance in a relationship to their advantage.

Why Are People Passive Aggressive?

Sarah Epstein LMFT on January 13, 2022 in Between the Generations

Passive aggression is common. But why?

Passive aggression is common. But why?

5 Symptoms of Repressed Anger

Imi Lo on January 11, 2022 in Living with Emotional Intensity

Repressed anger can lead to depression, paranoia, and passive-aggressive behavior. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of their own repressed anger.

Repressed anger can lead to depression, paranoia, and passive-aggressive behavior. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of their own repressed anger.

How Abusers Exploit Conversational Conventions to Control Others

Berit Brogaard D.M.Sci., Ph.D on January 3, 2022 in The Mysteries of Love

Abusers sometimes exploit common violations of conversational norms and cooperative principles to retain or regain power in their relationships.

Abusers sometimes exploit common violations of conversational norms and cooperative principles to retain or regain power in their relationships.

Are you failing to find happiness in your life? Maybe you're looking in all the wrong places.

5 Reasons Why People Act Passive-Aggressively

Preston Ni M.S.B.A. on December 3, 2021 in Communication Success

Understanding why someone may be acting with hostility but pretending not to.

Understanding why someone may be acting with hostility but pretending not to.

How to Get a Positive Reaction from Negative Feedback

Larry Stybel on December 2, 2021 in Platform for Success

Giving Negative Feedback Seldom Results in Long-Term Positive Behavior Change. Try our evidence-based approach to improve your success.

Giving Negative Feedback Seldom Results in Long-Term Positive Behavior Change. Try our evidence-based approach to improve your success.

Is Your Boss a Bully?

Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on November 29, 2021 in Feeling Our Way

Most people say the boss is the worst thing about their job, and most of them describe the boss as imperious, smug, and blaming.

Most people say the boss is the worst thing about their job, and most of them describe the boss as imperious, smug, and blaming.

How passive-aggressive people may "mask" their anger during the COVID pandemic.

Workplace Anxiety May Be the Culprit of Resignation Nation

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 30, 2021 in The Full Picture

If the global pandemic had one heartening result, workplace managers realized that anxiety is a real business issue.

If the global pandemic had one heartening result, workplace managers realized that anxiety is a real business issue.

Why You Should Just Pick Up the Phone

David Scharff M.D. on October 12, 2021 in A Psychoanalytic Exploration

Have you been experiencing communication problems? The solution may be a phone call away.

Have you been experiencing communication problems? The solution may be a phone call away.

18 Signs That You're Dealing with a Passive-Aggressive Person

Sarah Epstein LMFT on September 28, 2021 in Between the Generations

Learn the signs of a passive-aggressive person.

Learn the signs of a passive-aggressive person.

My Spouse Won’t Agree to Divorce. What Can I Do?

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on September 14, 2021 in A Better Divorce

In most states, your spouse does not have to grant you or agree to a divorce. Here are six tips to prepare and cope.

In most states, your spouse does not have to grant you or agree to a divorce. Here are six tips to prepare and cope.

7 Ways to Deal with a Passive-Aggressive Colleague

Melody Wilding, LMSW on August 24, 2021 in Trust Yourself

We all have that one passive-aggressive co-worker. Here's how to effectively handle them.

We all have that one passive-aggressive co-worker. Here's how to effectively handle them.

5 Traits of the Passive-Aggressive Teenager

Preston Ni M.S.B.A. on August 8, 2021 in Communication Success

Some teenagers enjoy covertly pushing grown-ups' buttons. If unchecked, teenage passive-aggressiveness may continue into adulthood in highly dysfunctional relationships.

Some teenagers enjoy covertly pushing grown-ups' buttons. If unchecked, teenage passive-aggressiveness may continue into adulthood in highly dysfunctional relationships.

6 Traits of the Passive-Aggressive Man

Preston Ni M.S.B.A. on August 1, 2021 in Communication Success

What causes male passive-aggressiveness?

What causes male passive-aggressiveness?

Recognizing a Passive-Aggressive Narcissist

Sherry Gaba LCSW on May 31, 2021 in Addiction and Recovery

A common perception about narcissists is that they are loud, over-the-top, and extremely visible in their sense of grandiosity and their feelings of superiority over others. That's not the case for the covert narcissist.

A common perception about narcissists is that they are loud, over-the-top, and extremely visible in their sense of grandiosity and their feelings of superiority over others. That's not the case for the covert narcissist.

How to Spot Projection: Are Those Their Feelings, or Yours?

Kristen Beesley Ph.D. on May 5, 2021 in Psychoanalysis Unplugged

How to recognize projection, in yourself and others.

How to recognize projection, in yourself and others.