Passive, Aggressive Behaviour

One of the areas I am becoming more and more aware of is the dangerous behavioural style called “passive aggressive behaviour” and it is more prevalent than we might initially think, both within others around us and ourselves.

We are all aware of type A or aggressive behaviour and this of course can be a challenging behaviour, but its main positive is that it is normally very transparent, direct and obvious.

Passive-aggressive behaviour is an altogether more subtle behaviour which is its secret weapon.  SO what is it?

I define it as behaviour which is manipulative and cowardly in behaviour.  People will say one thing, but mean another. Say different things to you than to other people and in reality very aggressive and destructive in their behaviour, but through passive means, hence the term passive-aggressive.

For me it is linked to a lack of truth, authenticity, and personal courage and causes alot of damage in society.

So, take a look at your own behaviour.  Do you stay in your truth or do you play games to get your way.  Does a lack of courage prevent you from saying what you really feel? 

When you come across it from someone else, you need to pull them up and make sure they know that stand for constructive, open behaviour.

Good luck!!

About Mark Taylor….

Passive, Aggressive Behaviour

Aggressive Behaviour

Description

Aggravating, over-reacting, bullying or dominating type behaviour can be categorised as aggressive behaviour.

Short-term Outcomes

• Feelings of power and satisfaction
• Relief at expressing pent up feelings
• Feelings of shame, disappointment and embarrassment

Potentially longer term outcomes

• Destruction of relationships
• Avoidance by other people
• Lack of inner peace

How the bull handles other styles

The bull will dominate the mouse.  The bull will struggle with the snake and will get angrier. The bull will be brought down to earth by the King

About Mark Taylor….

Aggressive Behaviour