Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive? How to Fix Communication Imbalances in Marriage | Divorce Hacker

Описание: Welcome to a new year — and a new way to understand the communication patterns that make or break modern relationships.
In this Divorce Hacker video, we dive into one of the most powerful tools for understanding conflict, emotional imbalance, and hidden resentment inside marriages: The Assertiveness Dial.

After decades of working with divorcing couples, high-conflict partners, and individuals trapped in unhealthy dynamics, Ann Grant has seen a clear pattern:

👉 Most communication problems don’t stem from what we say, but where we operate on the dial.
👉 Passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive patterns create power imbalances that erode marriages slowly and silently.
👉 And the solution — no matter where someone currently sits — is always the same:
Go north. Move toward assertiveness.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
🔹 Why passive behavior leads to unmet needs and silent suffering
🔹 How aggressive communication creates fear, control, and resentment
🔹 Why passive-aggressive behavior is “lose-lose” for both partners
🔹 The psychology behind why couples fall into opposite roles
🔹 How “going north” into assertiveness creates win-win solutions
🔹 Real-life examples of couples trapped in these patterns
🔹 How these communication imbalances often lead to divorce
🔹 The steps a partner can take to shift the dynamic — even if the other isn’t ready

As we begin 2026, this episode offers a new framework for understanding your relationship, your communication style, and what a healthier future could look like.

Whether your goal is saving your marriage, regaining your voice, or preparing for divorce with clarity and confidence, this model will change how you see yourself and your partner.

🏛 About Ann Grant, Esq.

Ann Grant is a leading family law attorney with offices in Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, and Brentwood, and the bestselling author of The Divorce Hacker’s Guide to Untying the Knot.
Her work blends legal strategy, psychology, and communication science to help individuals navigate marriage, conflict, and divorce with clarity and strength.

Learn more or get legal guidance:
👉 https://www.famlawsc.com/