Why are people abusive to their boyfriends or girlfriends?
This is a really good question that is quite hard to answer. There are lots of reasons why abuse exists but ultimately it boils down to a choice someone makes, otherwise everyone would solve their problems by being abusive. Some people grow up in a home where people are abusive and hurt each other rather than talk things out or compromise. Others feel insecure in themselves so they try and control other people to give themselves a greater sense of power. Other people dont value or respect women and feel that they should be treated abusively. Others may have nothing positive in their life so they abuse others because they are hurting. Some people may drink or do drugs and then become abusive. Some people may claim that they have a bad temper or just get so angry that they lose control. None of these things are excuses for abuse. It is hard to try and talk to someone when we are upset, sometimes it is easier to just put them down. People who are abusive are taking the easy way out. It is
