Most would say communication is key to a healthy relationship. I’d have to agree. However, not all communication supports a healthy relationship. There are some communication habits that make matters worse.
Relationships don’t usually end because of the challenges. They end because of our responses to those challenges. Does your response support the growth of a relationship or its failure? If your communication style is listed below, you’re probably supporting its failure.
Passive Aggression
You ever met someone who says “yes” when you both know they really mean “no”? Or you ask them an open-ended question and they respond with “ok.” Maybe they don’t even respond at all. These are all examples of passive aggressive behavior.
Your partner could be passive aggressive because