She was sure [he] would follow her. [he] would bend to her as he had always bent, resilient and accommodating
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expects someone to remain loyal and adaptable to her wishes as they have in the past.
- In plain terms
- She believes he will continue to bend to her will as he always has.
- What can you take from it?
- Expectations of loyalty can be based on past patterns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you expect others to accommodate you?
- Is this dynamic healthy?
Another view
Assuming someone will always bend to your will can lead to disappointment.
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