“What makes a woman vulnerable to mistreatment at home, no matter how well she functions outside, is the belief that her need… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Frustrations are an inevitable part of life, and learning to deal with them in manageable doses helps us to develop a solid… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“A man who is raised by a misogynistic father can absorb his father's contempt for women very early in life. The boy… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“The misogynist's control over his partner is like the roots of a plant: it spreads into many areas of her life. Her… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“The misogynist expects his partner to know what he is thinking and feeling without ever having to state it. He expects that… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“What is so distressing about the use of denial as a tactic is that you are left with nothing to deal with.… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“The more she sees him as the primary source of her good feelings, the more she will need him to be the… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Even after we grow up, many of us continue to believe that we have little control over our lives. We may see… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“A woman may believe that because she is suffering she has the right to be taken care of and to be pitied;… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Instead of promoting healthy development, they unconsciously undermine it, often with the belief that they are acting in their child’s best interest.” — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“The initial disappointment for the misogynist usually occurs early in the relationship. However, because there is so much excitement and romance going on, the… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Reality Check His lying is not contigent on who you are or what you do. His lying is not your fault. Lying is his… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“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… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Children expect different things from each parent. Traditionally, the mother is expected to protect and defend the children, while the father is seen as… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“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… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“As children, because of our dependency, we experience a sense of being powerless in a world of powerful people. If our home environments are… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Some misogynists do not resort to the obvious cruelty of scare tactics and screamed insults to gain control of their partners. Instead of raising… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“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… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
“Anger is a normal human emotion and all children experience it to some degree, but many parents have difficulty dealing with it. Often they… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
