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Posted by AllisonP on August 21, 2006, at 9:18:17
I'm realizing many of the negative traits my mother has - very passive-aggressive and being very dramatic and manipulative (she does have good qualities as well). I look back and can see that I've picked up on and have the same traits.
I would like to be direct in my relationships with others and not manipulative. I'd like to have a better understanding of passive-aggressive behavior so that I can recognize it in myself (and hopefully stop it).
I don't want to turn into my mother. I'd appreciate any suggestions on getting a better understanding of that personality type, and recognizing when I'm falling into that familiar rut.
I am in therapy and have talked about this with my therapist, but I'd love to hear some other voices and opinions.
Thanks.
Posted by Phillipa on August 21, 2006, at 10:33:37
In reply to stopping negative traits learned from mom, posted by AllisonP on August 21, 2006, at 9:18:17
My goal was to be the opposite of my Mother not sick now I'm sick. Love Phillipa
Posted by curtm on August 21, 2006, at 12:00:23
In reply to stopping negative traits learned from mom, posted by AllisonP on August 21, 2006, at 9:18:17
I haven't discussed this with my therapist, but you inspired me to do some reading about it. I wondering if I might have a little trouble in this area too. I read on Wiki (not my favorite encyclopedia). I don't think I have passive aggressive parents, but I sure have many *qualities* of someone who does.
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