People who are abused are actively being emotionally manipulated and tortured... it's not super easy for them to just up and decide "oh he's mean, time to cut and run". And even if they do, it can be difficult. Abusers CAN be very charming, and reel them back in with sweet talk and whatever else. And people generally want to believe that there is a GOOD man underneath all the abuse so they keep clinging on, hoping that their love will make things better. It's twisted but it is what it is, and these women who are affected by it are VICTIMS above anything else. The abuse will make them act irrational, even though it appears the solution is OBVIOUS to everyone else. Plus many of them are probably afraid that if they leave, they will be beaten or killed. It's very complex and sad, and it's not a black and white issue with an easy answer.







But I am just pointing out what my perspective. 
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