whatmarissareads

“For so long, I dated someone who tried to control me. Who hurt me. Who gaslit me into believing that if I disagreed with him—or anyone, for that matter—I was a bitch. And I let him because I wanted to be loved so badly. And now I have these two men who just—” I try to find the words as emotion gets the best of me. “They just want me to be happy. They listen when I talk. Check in with me constantly to make sure I’m okay with whatever we’re doing. They find joy in my pleasure, whether they’re involved or not.”
― Brittanee Nicole, Trouble

“People will always find a way to justify the atrocities they commit in the name of their own betterment- even if that means throwing out their humanity in the process.”
― Brea Lamb, Above

“We're only just starting, baby girl.”
― Jagger Cole, Toxic Love

“Apparently no one wants to sign a prenup stating they'll marry me, live with me for a year, and divorce me while receiving absolutely nothing in exchange. Weird, right?”
― Amy Daws, Honeymoon Phase