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“An abuser can seem emotionally needy. You can get caught in a trap of catering to him, trying to fill a bottomless pit. But he’s not so much needy as entitled, so no matter how much you give him, it will never be enough. He will just keep coming up with more demands because he believes his needs are your responsibility, until you feel drained down to nothing.”
― Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
― Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
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Nov 21, 2025 10:58AM
I finished reading Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre and near the end of her book she speaks of entitlement: “ When I sat down with Prince Andrew, I was only ever hoping to ask the right questions. I didn’t know how he’d be or what he’d say. But it was the arrogance. The entitlement. He just couldn’t help himself. You know, the way that certain men, whatever their sickness, assume certain rights without ever giving it a second thought.” It’s a common trait of malignant narcissists.
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It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a self help for abuse book rated so highly. 85% of 8,492 Amazon global ratings gave it 5 stars, 9% gave it 4 stars. It should probably be required reading in high school. I definitely plan on reading this, and it was never on my radar until I spotted your quote share. Thanks!
