New to Site, discuss Passive-Agression: successful strategies?

[jaembee]

Hello everyone, I'm thankful to have found this site. I have been reading a great book about the topic, "Living With The Passive-Agressive Man" and have found myself in a mild state of awe. Along with classic narcissistic traits, I've discovered the tool through which my life is distructed daily -- Passive-Agression. I feel that this is an admirable task, de-bunking the bull given on a daily basis, but after seven years of fighting, and losing my self respect, confidence and sense of humor, I was given this book and told to 'check it out'. I did and now I'm afraid.

 

The thread that I was following along was so old, I was hoping that there may be some members here that could shed a little light on how to handle daily conversations. How do I begin to start rebuilding myself? One of the members suggested asking the PA, gently, about the traits in question form. I'm really having trouble figuring out what kind of questions to ask him. He displays 11 of the 12 behaviors. SCARY!!! (the one he doesn't exhibit is chronic lateness -- but he does the second half, the forgetfullness).

 

Any posts are welcomed.

 

Thanks,

Jaembee