Bittersweet
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I have a history of making friends with people who are passive-aggressive.
At first, they seem to be very mild-mannered, friendly and patient. The truth is, it's just their inability to be assertive.
When they get upset with me, they never let me know it. They just let it fester inside themselves and do one of two things.
1. Criticize me behind my back
2. Distance themselves
Usually it's a combination of the two.
I usually tell them that if I've ever said or done anything to upset or annoy them to let me know. They say they will, if I ever do anything.
But they never do.
Has anybody else dealt with passive-aggressive friends?
Have you ever been able to overcome their resistance to be direct when upset with you?
At first, they seem to be very mild-mannered, friendly and patient. The truth is, it's just their inability to be assertive.
When they get upset with me, they never let me know it. They just let it fester inside themselves and do one of two things.
1. Criticize me behind my back
2. Distance themselves
Usually it's a combination of the two.
I usually tell them that if I've ever said or done anything to upset or annoy them to let me know. They say they will, if I ever do anything.
But they never do.
Has anybody else dealt with passive-aggressive friends?
Have you ever been able to overcome their resistance to be direct when upset with you?