Passive Aggressive Behavior

audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ How to Spot and Manage Passive Aggressive people

By Lisa Martin

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audiobook

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Unabridged

Author

Lisa Martin

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Digital Voice Parvati G

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Lisa Martin

Release

21 August 2025

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Self-Improvement Nonfiction

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Passive aggression occurs when negative behaviors become consistent and recurring. It shows up as ongoing patterns of resistance, avoidance, and hidden hostility in personal relationships or workplace situations.

Examples of passive-aggressive behavior include:

  • Non-communication – refusing to talk when there's clearly an issue that needs discussion.
  • Avoidance/Ignoring – shutting down or walking away when too angry to express feelings calmly.
  • Sidestepping problems – avoiding conflicts and refusing to deal with important issues.
  • Procrastination – deliberately putting off essential tasks in favor of less important ones.
  • Deliberate obstruction – intentionally slowing down or preventing progress or change.
  • Fear of competition – avoiding situations where one might be compared to others.
  • Uncertainty – being vague, unclear, or non-committal in conversations.
  • Sulking – using silence, gloominess, or resentment to attract attention or sympathy.
  • Chronic lateness – exerting control over others by consistently being late.
  • "Forgetting" – intentionally neglecting commitments as a form of subtle punishment.
  • Fear of intimacy – avoiding closeness due to trust issues, keeping emotional distance to maintain control.
  • Rationalizing – always coming up with excuses for not following through.
  • Playing the victim – refusing to take responsibility, shifting blame, and acting wronged to gain sympathy.

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    Format

    audiobook

    Edition

    Unabridged

    Author

    Lisa Martin

    Narrator

    Digital Voice Parvati G

    Publisher

    Lisa Martin

    Release

    21 August 2025

    Share

    Subjects

    Self-Improvement Nonfiction
    Passive Aggressive Behavior