Love Should Feel Like Freedom, Not a Cage
In many marriages today, there are partners who are being controlled—not with fists, but with manipulation, fear, guilt, and silence. It’s a prison that doesn’t have bars, but its effects are just as real. And tragically, the person inside often doesn’t even realize they’re caged... or worse, they’ve chosen to close their eyes. The Silent Cage Some marriages look perfect from the outside. But behind closed doors, there is one partner who: Decides where you go, what you wear, and who you talk to. Constantly belittles your opinions, dreams, and feelings. Uses guilt to keep you obedient, or the Bible to silence your voice. Makes you feel like everything is your fault. Gives you "just enough love" to keep you hoping, while slowly draining your soul. This is not love. This is emotional abuse. And emotional abuse is still abuse. You Are Not Wrong for Wanting Freedom You may ask yourself: "Am I wrong for being kind?" "Was I too loving?" "Is it me...