But he LOVES me!!

Being in an abusive home leads to codependency.

It feels great to be held and to have that security of someone else being there. However, don't use it as a crutch.

Too many women will stay with a neglectful or abusive man because she doesn't know how she will cover the bills or doesn't want his relatives to look poorly upon her.

Girl- WAKE UP!! You need to be able to pay your bills on your own and if others don't like you for leaving an abusive man, chances are that they are abusive themselves.

Some stay together just to have someone in their life. If you spend more time with your 'other' than you do with all your other friends... ask yourself why you are staying with your 'other'.

I'm not suggesting you leave, just that you center yourself better. Give your 'other' some breathing room.

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