Controlling Partner Quotes

“If you alter your behaviour because you are frightened of how your partner will react, you are being abused.”
― Sandra Horley

“Whoever controls the money controls you.”
― Sharon Law Tucker, How to Be a BadAss - A Survival Guide for Women

“A bird cannot love freely when caged.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo

“You will never choose love greater than what you believe you deserve and what other insecure people tell your lack of self esteem to have faith in.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“Many neglected and abused children grow up to be adults who are afraid to take risks of striking out on their own. Many will remain dependent on their abusive parents and unable to separate from them. Others leave their abusive parents only to attach themselves to a partner who is controlling.”
― Beverly Engel, The Nice Girl Syndrome: Stop Being Manipulated and Abused -- And Start Standing Up for Yourself

“I don't need you making me feel like an evil person every time I do something. I gave up smoking weed for you and that's a pretty big thing. I can't hold your hand 24 hours a day. Can't hold you 24 hours a day. Can't kiss you 24 hours a day. Can't have sex 24 hours a day.”
― Jeffrey Brown, Clumsy