“For each of these women, the fear of the unknown – of leaving a marriage and casting off alone – may have bound them to a marriage where there is insensitivity, neglect, or even outright abuse. People learn intimacy at home, and when those early standards are set too low, a wife may second-guess her judgment about when and whether she should leave.”

“For each of these women, the fear of the unknown – of leaving a marriage and casting off alone – may have bound them to a marriage where there is insensitivity, neglect, or even outright abuse. People learn intimacy at home, and when those early standards are set too low, a wife may second-guess her judgment about when and whether she should leave.”

— Anne Michaud