Dealing with a passive aggressive partner
Does your partner fight with silence or indirect contempt? This is the best way to handle their passive aggressive behavior.
by: E.B. Johnson
Relationships can be challenging to manage, especially when it comes to confrontation or addressing the issues that arise between us. When we avoid these types of conflicts, we can find ourselves lashing out with passive aggressive behavior that does little to establish real resolutions. Do you have a passive aggressive partner at home? Silent treatment, sneaky sabotage, and toxic victimhood can all be indications of serious issues that aren’t being addressed.
The longer we ignore the passive aggressive behavior of a partner or a spouse, the more harmful it can become. Rather than coming to mutual terms, we find ourselves festering in a stew of negative emotion and resentment that makes it impossible to connect or value one another on a real level. Don’t accept the poor behavior of a passive aggressive partner. Stand up for yourself and learn to set boundaries that protect your relationship and your mental and emotional wellbeing.
