Over half of women in abusive relationships still saw their male partners as dependable

Monday, April 12, 2010 - 21:22 in Psychology & Sociology

It's well known that many women remain in abusive relationships with their male partners. A new study 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.

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