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Posted by fitchick234 Jun 24th, 2012 at 1:17PM
Because the abuse has killed the woman's self esteem and she begins to feel unworthy of love and respect.
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Reply by RATM1991 Jun 25th, 2012 at 10:25PM
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Posted by wuliheron Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:05AM
It's sometimes called "co-dependency". A similar phenomena has been noted among slaves. When people attempt to free slaves they often fight them because no matter how meager their lives may be it is the only life they've ever known.
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Reply by abstraction Jun 25th, 2012 at 2:24AM
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Reply by jamie333 Jan 21st, 2013 at 10:08AM
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Posted by MmmBabi Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:01AM
It can be really hard to leave and the abuser can be very manipulative. It's a really hard situation where there are so many variables involved.
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Reply by Missalaineyeus Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:17AM
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Reply by MmmBabi Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:24AM
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Posted by mimic751 Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:00AM
A woman who is made to think she is worthless, will not risk being with some one else. either because they dont think they will find any one else. Or they will **** some one else up
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Posted by Feflower Jul 1st, 2012 at 12:40AM
because the abuser has a jekyl and hide personality we are always searching for "the magic key"; to "make him happy" :O :O ;(sometimes hes so lovely and the man you fell in love with) and other times (most of the time) hes an abusive *******) crushing and destroying your self worth and self esteem till 'theres none of you left'; (been there and "dumped his ***"; and "left him"; ) (amen! :)
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Reply by OceanStar66 Dec 16th, 2012 at 5:00AM
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Posted by maninconn Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:50AM
THey have no where else to go, no money, and feel robbed of their future. They feel totally hopeless and worthless, and can't believe anyone else wants someone as broken as the abuser made them believe they are.
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Posted by mariusthered Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:04AM
lots of reasons , but the main one i came across is fear of living alone or worried about supporting kids without the guys job paying for stuff. there is help and support out there for everyone if they can be brave enough to fight for it.
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Posted by AaronMountainOfStrength Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:01AM
For the children. Usually.
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Reply by AaronMountainOfStrength Nov 26th, 2012 at 8:00AM
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Posted by artbandit Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:01AM
because they "love" him.
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Reply by 85continuum Jun 25th, 2012 at 12:17AM
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Reply by OceanStar66 Dec 16th, 2012 at 5:04AM
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Posted by foreverbluewolf Jun 26th, 2012 at 11:53PM
fear of being hunted, killed, violence, retaliation,exposure, embarrassment, shame, fear of loved one's being hurt, businesses and personal business being exposed, black mail, having a house robbed (it happened), getting fired from a job, from repeated phone calls, other ugly happenings and more
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Posted by invisiblonde Jun 25th, 2012 at 10:44PM
Because they have NO family, NO friends, and NO other place to go.
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Posted by ARTOFNOISE Jun 24th, 2012 at 6:01AM
FEAR OF WHAT LEAVING/STARTING OVER WILL BRING.
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Reply by nobodylovesmebutme Jun 25th, 2012 at 10:10PM
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Posted by DeGracia Nov 25th, 2012 at 8:22PM
Studies show that the abusers... men ...help the abused women produce the hormones oxytocin...it is a very powerful feel good hormone...it is a subconscious thing...makes sense...read about the hormones oxytocin. See what you think & share
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Reply by 8pops Jul 1st, 2012 at 4:30PM
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Reply by DeGracia Jul 1st, 2012 at 4:33PM
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Posted by Pmacphoto Jul 1st, 2012 at 9:21AM
That is how they were brought up.
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Posted by girlcapitol Jun 29th, 2012 at 12:58AM
They see the scared boy inside and feel sorry that he endured such suffering as a child; they understand why he turned out like this and believe their love will teach him to trust and their patience will set an example...
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Reply by 8pops Jul 1st, 2012 at 4:33PM
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Reply by catalystnow Sep 4th, 2012 at 2:28AM
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Posted by johnnywillsave Jun 25th, 2012 at 11:36PM
Because they are stupid and scared.
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Posted by khawk7921 Jun 25th, 2012 at 11:28PM
Because it takes a woman 7 times to leave and they love the man with their heart
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Posted by Shedevil5924 Jun 25th, 2012 at 7:53PM
Because we are beeten down and believe inside that we can change him. He loves me and I love him. Took me 10 years to realize how bad it was. Hearing every day,,you're fat. You're ugly. You're disgusting. No decent guy will ever want you. But now I know the signs to look for so no other man will ever do that to me again. I am pretty and I am thin. And I'm worth it!!!!! Kiss my "A" abusers!!!!!!!
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Reply by itsallaparadox Aug 4th, 2012 at 3:59AM
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Posted by lifesanadventure Jun 25th, 2012 at 12:39AM
because she is made to feel no one else will want her, he will tell her lies and brainwash her telling her she is ugly, stupid, worthless,,,whatever......he controls her and before she knows it she is afraid of him and what he will do to her. He has already slowly cut off all her contact with family and friends so that she feels she has no one to turn to but him, She feels embarassed, vulnerable and alone so she stays and a lot of times doesn't know how to get out of the relationship. I know because my cousin was married to one but he is in jail serving time and she is safe now. :)
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Posted by GTR1400 Jun 24th, 2012 at 7:09AM
Because they are attracted to exciting jerks.
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