With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that given weighed against that which has been received, and the balance, more often than not, disappointing him.

S.J. Watson
With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that...
With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that...
With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that...
With him everything is a test, affection is measured, that...
About This Quote

This quote speaks of the difficulty that comes when someone feels he or she is always being tested by another person. Someone who is constantly being tested will often feel that their love is not being returned. Because of this, they may go through periods of feeling unloved.

Source: Before I Go To Sleep

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