Does Passive-Aggressive Behavior Worsen a Tense Situation?

The “Silent Treatment” and other mind-warping techniques may not always be the best solution

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One of the behaviors that I loathe the most from people is when they act passive-aggressive toward me. But this works both ways. I can be just as petty and spiteful as anyone else, at times.