I loved this movie bc it’s one of the few that reveals how chronic self victimization can wreak havoc on your relationships.
Her husband was a classic case of martyrdom: constantly using self sacrifice as a mask to avoid his own fear of failure. People outside of the relationship praised him for it, believing him to be as generous as he presented, but she knew he was really cowering and resentful of her confidence and discipline. Even after his death, his image as a martyr framed her as a villain. Her only crime was that she was more honest than him.
bet i could do this if i have enough to drink tonight