Tag: passive-aggressive

  • Passive-Aggressive?

    I imagine that if you were to do some quick research on this topic of passive-aggressive behavior, you would be startled to discover . . . YOU are passive-aggressive.

    Here’s the textbook definition:

    pas·sive-ag·gres·sive (p?s’?v-?-gr?s’?v)
    adj. Of, relating to, or having a personality disorder characterized by habitual passive resistance to demands for adequate performance in occupational or social situations, as by procrastination, stubbornness, sullenness, and inefficiency.

    The thing is . . . if you look at the definition a certain way, it could describe anybody. Would you guys classify me as passive-aggressive? My wife classifies me as passive-passive. (more…)