Quotes From Desperate Housewives

Of all the characters in Desperate Housewives, the popular TV show, I find Bree Van De Kamp very interesting. Bree is an obsessive perfectionist who excels in the art of housekeeping, but fails miserably in her family relationships. On the outside, Bree appears to have it all -- a perfect house, a perfect family, and even a perfect garden. But her relations with a rebellious daughter, a gay son, and an insensitive husband lead her to alcoholism. If you are intrigued by Bree's character sketch, read these quotes from Desperate Housewives which showcase some of Bree's famous lines. These quotes from Desperate Housewives help you empathize with Bree and the Van De Kamp family.

Bree Van De Kamp

• [To Reverend Sikes]: Well, then, what do we do, just stand by while he starts dating boys?
  
  
• [To Dr Goldfine]: I took psychology in college. We learned all about Freud. A miserable human being.
  
  
• [To Andrew]: The opposite of love isn't hate. It's indifference. And if you hate me, that means you still care and we're still connected and I still have a chance to set you right.
  
  
• [To Rex]: If you think I'm gonna discuss the dissolution of my marriage in a place where the restrooms are labelled Chicks and Dudes, you are out of your mind.
  
  
• [To Rex]: I will take away your money, your family, and your dignity. And I am thrilled you still love me. Because I want what's going to happen to you to hurt as much as humanly possible. I'm just so glad you didn't die before I told you that.
  

Andrew Van De Kamp, Bree's son

• [To George]: I think it's great. But I wanna make sure my mom's happy, you know, and it would really set my mind at ease to know that she's with a guy that knows how to please a lady.
  
  
• [To Bree]: Look, I'm sure she was a real bitch, OK, but she's family, so that makes her our bitch. Let her say goodbye to Dad.
  

Rex Van De Kamp, Bree's husband

[To Bree]: As far as I'm concerned, if Andrew is happy with whom he is, then it is our job to support him!

[To Bree]: I want a divorce. I just can't live in this detergent commercial anymore.
Phyllis Van De Kamp, Bree's mother-in-law
[To Bree]: Are you saying that I am too emotional?

Danielle Van De Kamp, Bree's daughter
[To Andrew]: We're not like other families, are we?