Tag Archives: passive aggressive behavior

quote for the day … or the year

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Writing about Passive Aggression

“When a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try to control how others see you.  The misinformation will seem unfair, but stay above it.  Trust that others will eventually see the truth, just as you did.” ~ … Continue reading →

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Lack of Empathy

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

{Please note:  I did not write this.  The trait of “Lack of Empathy” has been on my mind recently and I felt compelled to post something about it.} Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and … Continue reading →

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he found my blog

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

He said he was sorry to learn of my pain and turmoil. He said I was petty and judgmental. He said a lot of stuff quoting Dr. Laura’s book and defending “Love and Respect.” He said he wants me to … Continue reading →

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this week

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

This week, he said nothing at all about the conversation last Sunday morning. (See post.)  It’s as if it never took place. He has been washing dishes and making dinner, though. However, as I told my counselor (yes, I am … Continue reading →

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conversation this morning…

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

He said I poisoned my daughters against him. (I didn’t. Period.)  He said they turned on him because he wasn’t perfect.  (No, they recognized that he was toxic and distanced themselves.) He said I should forgive him.  I told him … Continue reading →

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passive aggressive Mother’s Day gift

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Let me tell you about a few things that I don’t eat.  Or try not to eat. I stay away from gluten.  Gluten – flours, grains, breads – really messes me up.  Okay.  Yes. Occasionally I do succumb to chocolate … Continue reading →

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Friday evening

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Friday afternoon, as I was driving home from work, I received the following text from him: I’m getting my own dinner so you can have dinner with [our daughter]. So that was nice to hear. But then, I always start … Continue reading →

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emotional abuse

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last night, I made my “bed” in the living room and then took a shower.  When I went back in the living room to get into “bed,” he was there waiting for me. He told me that he wanted to … Continue reading →

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gets me every time

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Writing about Passive Aggression

He’s been being nice.  Or, maybe I should say, helpful. You know, washing the dishes, taking out the trash, making dinner. (There is more I could add to both of those sentences, but I just too tired tonight.  I’ll try … Continue reading →

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last night / tonight

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Okay, so last night I couldn’t get him to leave the house and go visit his parents so my daughter could call her sister.  (See post.) Tonight he decides he needs to go help his parents and spends an hour … Continue reading →

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