The Psychology Of Passive Aggression

They say they're fine, but their tone says otherwise. They agree to help, then conveniently forget. They give you the silent treatment instead of telling you what's wrong. And when you call them out, they act like YOU'RE the problem.
In this video, we explore the psychology of passive aggressive people—why they communicate through sabotage instead of words, and what's really driving this maddening behavior. If you've dealt with passive aggression or recognize it in yourself, this will help you understand what's actually happening.
What you'll discover:

What passive aggression really is: anger hiding behind plausible deniability
Why it develops: when direct communication feels dangerous or gets punished
How it's fundamentally about power and feeling unable to say no
Five common forms: procrastination, weaponized incompetence, silent treatment, backhanded compliments, stubborn resistance
Why it creates confusion and gaslighting effects in relationships
The deep fear of conflict driving this behavior
How low self-worth and fear of vulnerability keep the pattern going
What to do if you're dealing with someone passive aggressive
How to break the pattern if you recognize it in yourself
Why this destroys relationships just as much as direct hostility
How to start communicating directly without catastrophe

This isn't about blaming or fixing. This is about understanding a psychological pattern that protects no one and imprisons everyone involved.

Timestamps:
0:00 - The Crazy-Making Pattern
1:30 - What Passive Aggression Really Is
3:00 - Why It Develops: Fear and Power
4:30 - Five Forms It Takes
6:00 - For Those Dealing With It
7:00 - For Those Doing It

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