The document discusses ways to have a healthier, happier marriage by addressing passive aggression and underlying unmet needs. It notes that passive aggression often stems from frustration over needs for connection and esteem going unmet over long periods. Meeting these basic human needs through open communication and understanding between partners is important to avoid resentment and conflict. The document also examines how boys learn about their needs from their mothers but later struggle with dependence versus independence, resulting in difficulties expressing needs to partners and having them met in adult relationships. Addressing these root causes can help reduce passive aggression and improve intimacy between spouses.