Over half of women in abusive relationships still saw their male partners as dependable
Monday, April 12, 2010 - 11:56
in Psychology & Sociology
It's well known that many women remain in abusive relationships with their male partners. A new study by researchers in Toronto and New York suggests that many who live with chronic psychological abuse still see certain positive traits in their abusers -such as dependability and being affectionate -- which may partly explain why they stay.