Love Quote by Susan Forward

“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…

— Susan Forward

“The misogynist expects his partner to know what he is thinking and feeling without ever having to state it. He expects that she will…

— 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…

— Susan Forward

“The misogynist genuinely believes that his rage toward his partner is due to her deficiencies. It is easier for him to attack her than…

— Susan Forward

“In addition to threatening to physically harm his partner, the misogynist may threaten to harm himself or his children. He may threaten to cut…

— Susan Forward

“The typical misogynist expects his partner to be a never-ending source of total, all-giving love, adoration, concern, approval, and nurturing. He enters into a…

— Susan Forward

“Once we begin to examine the forces that drive the misogynist, we find that much of his abusive behavior is a cover-up for his…

— Susan Forward

“The physical and emotional distress that result from incurring the misogynist's displeasure can be so painful that women will do virtually anything to avoid…

— Susan Forward

“In short, women themselves absorb and transmit misogynistic values, just as men do. This is not a tidy world of tyrannical men and victimized…

— Anonymous

“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

“Idealization is a double-edged sword. It feels wonderful and flattering, but it also blinds a woman to the fact that she's doomed to fail.…

— Susan Forward

“When a man conclusively exalts one woman, and one woman only, “above all others,” you can be pretty sure you are dealing with a…

— Martin Amis