Why do people stay in abusive relationships?
I feel there is no one reason that people stay in abusive there are probably many reasons varying the situation.
One reason is that people keep believing that the abusive person is going to change.
Anther reason is that maybe the abuser is supporting the victim and the victim thinks its okay because they aren’t on the street and hungry.
Maybe the victim has children with the abuser and doesn’t want the children to be missing a father in their life.
Another reason is that victims feel so worthless that they feel they need the abuser.
Perhaps the victims were raised in an abusive home so they think abusive behavior is normal.
Eli
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Relationships are complicated enough. Adding abuse to it makes a relationship nearly impossible to work out.
Karissa
that is so true. i also think that is the reason people stay in that is why people stay in that situation.
i think people stay i abusive relationships because they feel that they cant find anyone. your right with all of your thoughts too.
The comments and theories are what we discuss in the groups I have to go to. Generally the theories you have are the same as the lead therapists.
I think that all the reasons you put on there are true. My sister is with an abusive guy and i can see all those signs in her. I think people like that, that abuse need to get help cause its probably mostly from there past. I don't know maybe they can get help and change.
This is a growing problem. Professionals have begun to call this the clinging vine effect. For some reason in relationships of abuse particularly the abused feels a sense of guilt. They feel as though the abuse may be their fault. It's a sad hing and is becoming a growing problem.
i think its some times hard to just get up and leave some one that you think you care about. its easyer said then done you know! bonni
I think its so true that its pretty messed up.
well when you love the person so much you don't care what they do to you that's all you want is they.
abusive relationships are bad to be in.
people that abuse others are messed up but they usually have had a horrible past with family.
Eli,
I enjoyed how you approach the very serious topic of domestic abuse. You offer reasons as to why you feel people stay in a relationship that is physicaly, emotionaly, and mentally abusive. I feel that if you had some research to back up your opinions, your thesis will be stronger. I think it would also be benifical if you included the hotlione for domestic abuse telephone number for those who find themselves in an abusive situation.
Eli,
You have many good theories about why some people stay in abusive relationships. I agree with all of them. Maybe include a reason why people continue to stay in abusive relationships even though they acknowledge that they're in a dangerous situation and need help. Great thoughts, though!
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