Controlling / Submissive Relationships

My boyfriend openly admits that he is controlling and expects me to submit on all levels. If I do not he will punish me, until I submit to him. I had tried to break up and leave him a number of times, but he always coerces me into staying. He tells me I like it but I dont.

lonely rose, it sounds as though you know what to do in leaving him but you are afraid,which is what he wants you to be. to not think for yourself,im surprised you had the courage to write this blog,you arent too far gone  YET. you will be one day if you continue to allow him to run your life.he has self esteem issues thats why he wont 'let' you think for yourself,if you do you would leave him,thats what he thinks.ill bet he tries to keep you away from your friends and family too?to alienate you from them then if you have the courage to leave you wont have anywhere to go,this behavior is so common for abusers;if he hasnt already he will start to psychically abuse you.to keep you down lower than himself. he wants you to believe that you are worthless and you should feel 'lucky' that he is willing to put up with you at all. i say get as far away from him as possible and dont ever take him back,he is a toxic man you would be better off alone than to be stuck with him the rest of your life.please love your self enough to get away from him and start counseling for self esteem asap, the best of luck to you.