Relationship aggression rarely appears suddenly. Instead, it typically emerges through gradual patterns that can be difficult to recognize, especially when someone is emotionally invested in a partner ...

People process social information in distinct cognitive steps before acting aggressively. These mental pathways differ depending on whether the aggression is an impulsive reaction or a calculated act.

One of my favorite stories about passive aggressive behavior in a marriage goes like this: "Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after folding the items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for ...