How to deal with a passive-aggressive partner, according to therapists Here's how therapists recommend handling it the next time you find yourself in this position. Article content Recommended Videos We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or How to deal with a passive-aggressive partner, according to therapists Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Not to mention, “if you’re with a passive-aggressive partner, you get angry, too,” De La Garza Mercer said. Article content In other words, focus on what you know and can see happening in front of you.