Abused physically and emotionally, wanting to break free of the poison in the marriage but not knowing where to go or how to start over. He takes always and keeps what he has for himself, only comes around when it's payday. Every time she decides to leave he says how much she's needed and loved and as always she decides that one more chance is deserved. He's sweet, caring, and loving , just the person she fell in love with, then a week later he gets comfortable and the nasty abusive person returns. She doesn't think she can find anyone who loves her because he's done his job of convincing her that she's ugly and only he will give her even an ounce of attention. She convinces herself that starting over is too hard and she's too old to make it as a single parent. He has total control of her emotionally and now she becomes dependent on him for everything.In the early 60's,70's and 80's this would have been partially acceptable but in the century of so many resources, the question becomes " Why do so many people stay in relationship like this?"
