Abuse-survivors Quote by Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana, Ph.D, MBA

“The less secure the relationship attachments in our first two years, the harder it is to have good relationships throughout our lives.”

— Heather Hans

“Emotion is the glue in romantic relationships.”

— Brent A. Bradley

“It is within the bonds of marriage that I, for one, found a greater freedom to be and to become and to share myself…

— Frederick Buechner

“When one person is in control of another, love cannot grow deeply and fully, as there is no freedom.”

— Henry Cloud and John Townsend

“Beware of relationships that substitute intensity for emotional intimacy.”

— Adelyn Birch

“A relationship is like a bird: If you set it free, it will thrive. If you put it in a cage, it will struggle…

— Mouloud Benzadi

“Indeed, there is only one reason for us to take up the challenge of relationship, but it is a compelling one -- we must…

— Steven Harrison

“We can only sacrifice so much of ourselves in a relationship before there’s nothing left to love or be loved.”

— Tiffany Reisz

“Relationships do not have to be such a struggle. Only when we do not understand one another is there tension, resentment, or conflict.”

— John Gray

“When we continue to devalue our inherent needs, when we begin to reduce ourselves as a person in order to stay in a relationship,…

— Stephanee Killen

“In this moment, I understand that relationships aren't just a blessing, they're a necessity. The Trials of the individual are never enough reason not…

— Kristine Gasbarre

“Relationships that are merely based on practicality or utility will ultimately make us feel lonely.”

— Tatjana Ostojic