Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships

The first thing that needs to be addressed is that abuse is abuse; it does not matter if it is verbal or physical, both can be very emotional and damaging.

Every abused woman has their own situation or circumstances on why they stay; no matter what the issues are it still boils down to the same core, fear, lack of monetary funds, low self-esteem or family values.

Some women stay because they feel that they do not make enough money to take care of their needs. They fear they will not be able to pay their rent, buy food or pay their bills. If they have children this adds an extra responsibility to their list. Many stay because of the children not realizing that the children will learn the same behavior and they are teaching their daughters that it is fine to stay in a abusive relationship. They are teaching their sons that there is nothing wrong with degrading a woman. In other words the cycle will no doubt continue on to the next generation.

Some women feel as if they need a man to validate them, even if the man is abusive and does not care about himself or his partner. Many of these men normally prey on women with low self-esteem issues or women who have a fear of being alone, so the women settles for less instead of standing up for herself and realizing that she is beautiful and does not need a man to validate her or to make her feel good about herself.

Then you have other women who stay because of their culture or religion does not permit them to leave. Their mother or father might have stayed in a abusive relationship and did not leave , so basically they are living out what they were exposed too, in other words this would be a normal way of life for them. They would feel like a fish out of water, because they are use to the abuse.

Another group of women are afraid to leave because they have been threatened by their partner so they literally fear for their life.

It is not acceptable to stay in a abusive relationship. Help is available whether it is from a clergy, law enforcement, a shelter or a organization that is against domestic violence.

You can move on to a successful life, free from stress and despair. Get help!