What's your thoughts on women and abusive relationships?
By chev marsh
@Jam4321 (579)
Jamaica
January 11, 2017 8:33am CST
Hello everyone...
So I was watching a clip on women and abusive relationships that they live in. When many of them were asked why they stayed, they said it was out of fear and some said it was due to the fact that they needed some form of support (living, for the children, etc.) because they weren't working.
I believe women who are in abusive relationship really want to get out but they keep hanging on for some reason. I believe those who find themselves walking away are simply tired and fed up and decide to brace whatever life throws at them. I believe also a lot of them fail to speak up as I am sure if they do, the fear they have of the men will be lightened because they will have some form of support to lean on (those they talk to).
What are your thoughts and why do you think they stay in these relationships?
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@just4him (308409)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Jan 17
It takes a lot of courage for a woman to get out of an abusive relationship. A lot of the time, the woman loves the man no matter how hard it is for her. I applaud women who finally get the courage to get out. It isn't easy, and most fear for their lives when they do.
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@Jam4321 (579)
• Jamaica
11 Jan 17
So true...even here in Jamaica recently, a lot of women have been killed because they decide to leave the relationship they were in (for a myriad of reasons) and it turned out the men weren't too happy and killed them. It is really hard and I wish it was just easy for them to set themselves free.
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@hardyPB (85)
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11 Jan 17
you are right there is always one or the other reason, the children, the support, the society....Also, i think the upbringing of a girl child , they should be motivated and supported to stand up for themselves and allowed to be independent financially before getting married ...
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@Jam4321 (579)
• Jamaica
11 Jan 17
I totally agree with you! I have been saying it for the longest while that women should have their "back up resources" just in case they are caught in a situation like this. Some of the men knowing they have nowhere else to go tend to use it against them.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
12 Jan 17
Yes, fear of being attacked or killed would be the main reason and also they need support for their children. In some cultures there is a lot of shame if a woman leaves a marriage.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
12 Jan 17
@Jam4321 The family may view this as a failure for the whole family and that the breakup will bring shame and dishonour on them all and so they encourage the wife to endure this horrible situation.
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@Jam4321 (579)
• Jamaica
12 Jan 17
@1hopefulman Such a sad situation though. We are always told to be as tolerant as we can of other person's culture but really and truly and I can't seem to fully accept this and especially as I am a woman.
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