How to deal with a passive-aggressive person

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Passive-aggressive personality is basically someone who has a pattern of negative attitudes, and is passive. They deal with their anger and issues in a passive yet aggressive way.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

Patience
Understanding
Self Control

Step1

Inside a passive-aggressive person's mind they are resisting the demands put on them by others. They often refuse to do something and put if off or make excuses about doing them. This personality trait makes it difficult for them in the work area and their social life.

Step2

If you find yourself coming in contact with a person with passive-aggressive disorder then the best thing you can do is try and be supportive as much you can. Do not let yourself feel guilty for them. It is their problem and they need to learn to control it themselves. You can not control them and their behavior is theirs alone.

Step3

Do not allow them to get away with this behavior, make them feel comfortable and able to talk to you. If they can open up to someone they trust then it can help them to calm down, relax and be open about their problems.

Step4

Confront them, if you catch them being dishonest or making excuses simply bring it to their attention. Letting them know that you are aware of the issues at hand will let them know you are not going to deal with it. If you ignore their behavior it will only reinforce it in their eyes and they will continue to act this way.

Step5

There is no known cure for this personality disorder yet. There are medications and counseling offered to someone with this disorder although there is no cure. It will be with them for life.