Try these 3 ways to handle someone who’s being passive aggressive: 1. Name the pattern you’re experiencing “I’m sensing some tension, but I’m also getting mixed signals. I want to understand. Can we speak directly about what’s going on?” 2. Set a healthy boundary “I want to resolve this when we can both communicate honestly. Let’s take a break and come back to it.” 3. Reward directness when it happens “Thank you for expressing that feeling directly. It helps me feel close to you.” Remember, it’s
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Try these 3 ways to handle someone who’s being passive aggressive: 1. Name the pattern you’re experiencing “I’m sensing some tension, but I’m also getting mixed signals. I want to understand. Can we speak directly about what’s going on?” 2. Set a healthy boundary “I want to resolve this when we can both communicate honestly. Let’s take a break and come back to it.” 3. Reward directness when it happens “Thank you for expressing that feeling directly. It helps me feel close to you.” Remember, it’s
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