I knew in a girl, in my old neighbourhood, who was constantly abused by her boyfriend. It was physical abuse. Everytime, he hits her and then apologizes by buying her gifts. And whenever anyone advised her against the relationship, she made excuses for the guy and turned on them. It pissed me off so bad. I wondered how very low her esteem was that she couldn't leave him. It was terrible, to say the least.

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And very much, the attitude of the abused to their plights irks me. Every time i hear such storoes, I'm curious to know why they can not put themselves first.

I don't even give advice. We all know better, and frankly, these people never ever listen.