Interesting posts..I have a few things to add....
The "walk away" philosophy is good in theory, however, it isn't always applicable in every situation. Much like a woman, it's difficult for a man to walk away from a relationship..that they have put much effort into...financially, emotionally, etc. If children are involved, that makes walking away all the more difficult.
I also have a problem with the "just take it" philosophy..regarding verbal absue towards men. If a man was screaming at his wife, berating her, yelling in her face..would that be okay? Should she just stand there and take it, chalking it up to normal behavior in a relationship? I don't think so. There are more effective ways to communicate. Any adult..be they male or female, who can not communicate with another without resorting to insults, intimidation, threats etc should be labeled as an "abuser" in my opinion.
Many in this thread..seem to have ignored the statistical data presented regarding Domestic Abuse posted earlier in the forumn. Both male and females, suffer from physical/verbal abuse in domestic relationships at about an equal rate. Generally..women are shown to be the more violent agressors in stated disputes.(ie using weapons, throwing objects..etc)
The "tongue is mightier than the sword"
Personally, I believe verbal abuse is just as potent as physical abuse..and many times..lasts much longer within the mind of the victim. I believe as Ush pointed out in an earlier post, society needs to be less "gender-centric" when looking at abuse..and look at Domestic disputes from a "human" perspective..rather than a male or female one. If you want an individual to treat you with respect..then follow the Golden rule..
"Do unto others..as you would like them to do unto you"
Originally posted by Snoopbert
it is easy to say "Just walk away" but few can actually do it. In fact, it' even harder when children are involved. Domestic Situations are never simple, and don't let Lil Bitchiness make you think they are.
They are probably not easy...but to hit anybody is usually the wrong way....and there is usually another solution.
Originally posted by Da preacher
No way dude, i wouldn't hit a woman because of the facts they're weaker than men not becuz she's a woman. I'd just throw her outta my house together with all her belongings. yeah........
Go throw this one out of the house !
You wouold need a bulldozer to help you in the process 😂
domestic violence
what you need to realize is that in 99% of cases the women ARE NOT
RUNNING THEIR MOUTH, THEY ARE TOO AFRAID!!! (take it from a former vic) most men don't realize that her mouth is all a woman has!!! MOST women don't use the fist, the women who verbally abuse are just as much verbally abused themselves!! (i know there are people who do not fit in this catagory, but most do) Nobody should get away with it man or woman, but it is STILL a mans world. and in some cases the verbal and mental go right along with the physical, but the bruises fade but the memory NEVER does!!!!!
Re: domestic violence
Originally posted by mamaang32
[B]what you need to realize is that in 99% of cases the women ARE NOT
RUNNING THEIR MOUTH, THEY ARE TOO AFRAID!!! (take it from a former vic) most men don't realize that her mouth is all a woman has!!!
If it's all she has..then she better stop running that damn mouth when she's in front of a Bulldog like myself...Lest she wants to loose her prize possession...(sic)
MOST women don't use the fist, the women who verbally abuse are just as much verbally abused themselves!! (i know there are people who do not fit in this catagory, but most do) Nobody should get away with it man or woman, but it is STILL a mans world. and in some cases the verbal and mental go right along with the physical, but the bruises fade but the memory NEVER does!!!!!
A couple of well placed blows to the cranium will cause brain damage..thus wiping out the memory of the abuse. Cruel words can wrench a man's heart for a lifetime...(sic)