Abusive Love Quotes

“Steven was withholding with his affection. His love felt almost... transactional. Like had had to decide whether I was worthy. That was fine with me for way too long because I didn't know I was worthy of more. But when I finally started asking for what I needed from our relationship, like validation and a real commitment instead of stringing me along, he bailed.”
― Leslie North, The Grouchy One