When Passive Aggressive Behavior Escalates to Emotional Abuse

Whether you've been married for two weeks or twenty years, living with a passive-aggressive partner transforms what might have seemed like normal stubbornness during dating into an entrenched resistance, refusing to consider alternative solutions for persistent marital issues. Many wonder when passive-aggressive behavior crosses the line into emotional abuse. The impact of such behavior can erode trust and inflict lasting emotional wounds on loved ones. This video identifies common behaviors to help recognize actions you might be witnessing in your partner.
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Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC is a psychotherapist, specializing in intimacy, parenting, body image, and relationships.
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[@Tom_in_CA]

I’ve spent the last 13 months rebuilding a relationship with someone I knew decades ago. They asked me a question about my choices in the last election cycle. I initially declined to answer knowing the potential for friction …they convinced me that if we had differences that we would agree to disagree and move on. After I told them, they ghosted me. This has totally broken my heart. But from this video now I know what her behavior means, and that it stems from unresolved trauma from childhood. Although I feel as if I could swim across the ocean for this person, I realize that I should probably not have anyone in my life like that. It hurts so much, but now I have to find a way (e.g. a miracle) to let them go forever

[@elkwhistle141]

This is so true and I never realized it before Thanks for this. 👍

[@MaryJoRapini]

Welcome!

[@djuanaberuk9908]

Always an enlightening and timely topic. I recently was able to employ a talk with this knowledge. It helped a lot but we still have a long way to go.

[@edwizard62]

Thank you Mary Jo ❤

[@jessbeam1]

This was so informative and put words to behavior that was sneakily subtle

[@rachelbachel2]

This reminds me of an otherwise great man I dated. Eventually I left him. It came from his upbringing. His dad spoiled his mom who never matured past adolescence

[@lynnebibby6829]

And Botox helps heaps - you are just overworking what is already known! Take your flame and use it appropriately...