Anger is typically an attempt to control the actions or behaviors of others to get our needs and wants met by others. Anger is the result of frustration when you do not get what you need, want, or expect from life or others. Anger is essentially a control tactic. Underlying anger is fear. The most common fear is not feeling in control of a person or event.
Anger is an attempt to control one's own world by attempting to control the actions of others.
After all, once the person is under your control, you feel better. With passive-aggressive behavior, individuals punish others by being belligerent, not responding, pouting, or simply running away. Continued expressions of anger can damage your health as well as your relationships. Angry words and acts can never be taken back. The harm done is not really healed.