I have been married to this guy for almost 9 years. He is a compulsive liar who is extremely insecure and needy. Up until 2 years ago, I simply dealt with the lies because of the way I was raised. When he started telling lies about my daughter I finally erupted and told him "NO MORE". I told him I knew the truth about all the past lies and that I had had enough. This is when he began searching my things while I was out and keeping tabs on everything I did. I tried to confront him a couple of times about his need to control and my belongings began to get "damaged" or disappear altogether. I have learned to keep quiet. I know the answer seems simple - leave, but my income is very low and I have tried for over a year to change this. I have no family to help me. I could stay with a friend, but I am afraid to involve someone else he may retaliate against. I guess I am wondering if anyone else has dealt with a situation like this and if so, how did you cope?????