Passive-aggressive people often use subtle phrases that seem harmless but are designed to chip away at your confidence—here’s ...

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Passive-aggressive phrases like “I guess I’ll just do all of the laundry this week” or “most people would be happy their partner does this” are prime examples of “dry begging,” a ...