Why do men stay in Abusive & Violent relationships?
Men stay in abusive and violent relationships for many different reasons. The following is a brief list of the primary reasons. • Protecting The Children. Abused men are afraid to leave their children alone with an abusive woman. They are afraid that if they leave they will never be allowed to see their children again. The man is afraid the woman will tell his children he is a bad person or that he doesn’t love them. • Assuming Blame (Guilt Prone). Many abused men believe that the evolving situation is their fault or feel they deserve the treatment they receive. They assume blame for events that other people would not. They feel responsible and have an unrealistic belief that they can and should do something that will make things better. • Dependency (or Fear of Independence). The abused man is mentally, emotionally or financially dependent on the abusive woman. The idea of leaving the relationship creates significant feelings of depression or anxiety. They are effectively “addicted” t
