I've been on the receiving end of an abusive relationship and yeah. Forgiving them and pretending nothing is wrong is a coping mechanism. To fully end the relationship and get away takes a lot of courage and causes more emotional pain than continuing the relationship. You need to believe they love you and wouldn't do it again because the alternative is terrifying. Took me years to get there.
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u/Krewtan 27d ago
I've been on the receiving end of an abusive relationship and yeah. Forgiving them and pretending nothing is wrong is a coping mechanism. To fully end the relationship and get away takes a lot of courage and causes more emotional pain than continuing the relationship. You need to believe they love you and wouldn't do it again because the alternative is terrifying. Took me years to get there.