Posted by Larry Hoover on May 23, 2006, at 12:46:21
In reply to Re: Why is it that at each occasion, if I have any, posted by Declan on May 23, 2006, at 12:20:22
> Hi CT
> What is passive aggression? Is it a sneaky way of being nasty?Acting like X isn't a problem, and expressing that suppressed thing as Y.
Exampla gratia, hubbie took over the TV when the wife had a different show in mind, so the next morning she serves him burnt toast and overdone eggs. It ain't about the food.
It's difficult to sort out, sometimes, because it can even be an unconscious act. Finding the root problem requires effort and insight. Fighting over the food isn't going to fix the power struggle over the television set. In many cases, it actually sets up a recurrence.
Lar
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