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Hard to trust Quote by Mel Sherratt

“his need for control that eventually drove them apart – he had to be right every time. He found it hard to take criticism, found it hard to trust anyone, and so he pushed them away with his nastiness. Equally, he found it hard to communicate his love. For Josie, it had been too close for comfort…” quote by Mel Sherratt
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““his need for control that eventually drove them apart – he had to be right every time. He found it hard to take criticism, found it hard to trust anyone, and so he pushed them away with his nastiness. Equally, he found it hard to communicate his love. For Josie, it had been too close for comfort. When””

Mel Sherratt

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unnamed Fiction, 2020

Control‑driven behavior creates distance, making love hard to express and trust difficult.

In simple terms: Control pushes people away.

Key Takeaway

Practice openness and humility.

Themes

control trust relationship strain

Mood

frustrated hopeful

Type

relationship psychological

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • work teams

Key Concepts

psychology attachment theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your need to be right?
  • How can you accept criticism?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits is challenging without support.

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