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listening ~ or not

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last evening, I went out into the field to cut some of the wild daisy-like flowers that are blooming out there. A young lady here at work, Kristen, is getting married tomorrow, and some of us are contributing flowers and greenery … Continue reading →

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non-communication – part 2

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I’d like to quote from “Living With the Passive Aggressive Man.”   I think these paragraphs completely describe what I wrote about in my recent post “non-communication.” “Marriage to a passive-aggressive man can be a solitary experience, where you feel as … Continue reading →

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tone of voice

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last night, he came in and said that his mom wasn’t doing so well, that she was getting weaker.  (She has cancer.)   And then, in the exact same tone of voice, with exactly the same intensity, he said that he … Continue reading →

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non-communication

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

“When communication breaks down in a marriage, no matter the cause, it is only a matter of time before divorce occurs.”  – from  “The Grief Recovery Handbook.” I feel like essentially all the conversations in our marriage are pretty much … Continue reading →

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Hanging around

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

He’s been doing something recently that really bugs me.  He hangs around me.  If I’m in the kitchen, he hangs around the kitchen and talks.  If I’m in the bedroom, he comes in the bedroom and stands around and talks.  … Continue reading →

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Cargo Pants

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

When I  woke up this morning, I felt fine.  He didn’t come home until about three hours later than he said he would but that was o.k. by me!!!   As I lay in bed all by myself, I thought, I … Continue reading →

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“Conversation”

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

About four years ago, I discovered a book titled “His Needs Her Needs.”  I’ve wanted to write about this book on my blog for awhile now and tonight seemed to be a good time to start. For years and years … Continue reading →

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Another argument

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last night we had another “argument.” This was after I had spent about 45 minutes trying to help and encourage my daughter who is struggling with the effects of a passive aggressive father.  (See previous post.) So I got to … Continue reading →

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Just another night

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Well, only sort of. He sat on the sofa while I made dinner.  (The kitchen, living room, and dining room are all open to each other.)  So we kind of carried on a conversation.  I told him I probably would … Continue reading →

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Fruitless

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

As you may, or may not, know, my house has some pretty serious issues.  We own the house, so these are our problems.  Not a landlord’s. The roof leaks, the well leaks, the beams under the floor are rotting, and … Continue reading →

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