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> [“The misogynist's control over his partner is like the roots of a plant: it spreads into many areas of her life. Her work, her interests, her friends, her children, and even her thoughts and feelings can be affected by his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/the-misogynist-s-control-over-his-partner-is-like-the-roots-of-a/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

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## More by Susan Forward

> [“Instead of promoting healthy development, they unconsciously undermine it, often with the belief that they are acting in their child’s best interest.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/instead-of-promoting-healthy-development-they-unconsciously-undermine/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [Criticism is the fountainhead of control.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/criticism-is-the-fountainhead-of-control/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“It’s amazing how people can change behind closed doors.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/it-s-amazing-how-people-can-change-behind-closed-doors/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“The initial disappointment for the misogynist usually occurs early in the relationship. However, because there is so much excitement and romance going on, the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/the-initial-disappointment-for-the-misogynist-usually-occurs-early-in/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Reality Check His lying is not contigent on who you are or what you do. His lying is not your fault. Lying is his…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/reality-check-his-lying-is-not-contigent-on-who-you-are-or-what-you/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Many misogynists use this method of turning the tables to deflect blame from themselves. They may say: "You are too sensitive"; "You're overreacting"; "You…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/many-misogynists-use-this-method-of-turning-the-tables-to-deflect/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Children expect different things from each parent. Traditionally, the mother is expected to protect and defend the children, while the father is seen as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/children-expect-different-things-from-each-parent-traditionally-the/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Our laws and institutions concerning women's rights and male prerogatives are changing, but many men still believe that their masculine image depends on their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/our-laws-and-institutions-concerning-women-s-rights-and-male/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“As children, because of our dependency, we experience a sense of being powerless in a world of powerful people. If our home environments are…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/as-children-because-of-our-dependency-we-experience-a-sense-of-being/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Some misogynists do not resort to the obvious cruelty of scare tactics and screamed insults to gain control of their partners. Instead of raising…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/some-misogynists-do-not-resort-to-the-obvious-cruelty-of-scare/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Children from high-drama households often grow up with the idea that tension is an integral part of love. Therefore, the girl who grows up…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/children-from-high-drama-households-often-grow-up-with-the-idea-that/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Anger is a normal human emotion and all children experience it to some degree, but many parents have difficulty dealing with it. Often they…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/anger-is-a-normal-human-emotion-and-all-children-experience-it-to/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [When your lover is a liar, you and he have a lot in common, you're both lying to you!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/when-your-lover-is-a-liar-you-and-he-have-a-lot-in-common-you-re-both/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Women in troubled marriages frequently try to work out their problems through their children. Whether a woman does this through the extremes of overwhelming…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/women-in-troubled-marriages-frequently-try-to-work-out-their-problems/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

> [“Inherent in his fear of this dependency is the equally dreadful fear that she will leave him. His terrors of being alone, of being…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/susan-forward/inherent-in-his-fear-of-this-dependency-is-the-equally-dreadful-fear/)

[Susan Forward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/susan-forward/)

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