Challenging People: Passive-Aggressive Behavior (Pt. 1)

Welcome to the first part of our deep dive into passive-aggressive behavior. In this episode, we’ll break down what passive-aggressive behavior really looks like and why it’s more common than you might think. From backhanded compliments to silent treatment, we’ll explore the subtle clues that often go unnoticed. We’ll also dig into the psychological drivers behind this behavior, helping you understand why some people resort to it and how it can impact your relationships. Stay tuned as we uncover the hidden layers of passive-aggression and set the stage for more effective communication.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:07 - Shitt’s Creek Passive-Aggressive clips
02:05 - Overview of Episode 1
04:32 - Defining Passive-Aggressive Personality
05:54 - Defining Passive-Aggressive Behavior
08:00 - Parks & Rec clip “Passive-Aggressive sarcasm”
09:32 - Recognizing a passive-aggressive dynamic
10:23 - Projective Identification
12:00 - Everyone Loves Raymond clip “backhanded compliment”
13:40 - Drivers of Passive-Aggressive Behavior
13:50 - Fear of Confrontation/People Pleasers
14:27 - Repressed Anger
15:20 - Low Self Esteem/Victim Perspective
17:48 - Cultural norms
23:08 - Avoidance of responsibility
23:54 - Internal conflict & poor boundaries
24:50 - Impact of P-A behaviors on relationships
26:24 - Impact of P-A behavior on the P-A person
29:37 - Impact of P-A behavior on the recipient
33:06 - Using your body to notice P-A dynamics
34:00 - Summary
34:27 - Teaser for Part 2
35:15 - Jimmy Kimmel clip “P-A Text Messages”

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