I've been in an abusive relationship/marriage. I'm sure everyone here has once or more heard this from a woman, but what I have found is that most of the cases it's not an abusive man.

I've found out that most times this is a CODE word for

  • I wanted to live an irresponsible life but he couldn't allow me.
  • I wanted to live like a single woman, going out, partying, drinking and fucking everything which has y chromosome but he doesn't allow me.
  • he doesn't allow me to use the credit cards as I wish, don't forget most times he is the one paying the credits)
  • I want to be free, do whatever I want whenever I want. I want to go/travel where I want alone but he can't allow it.
  • He wants me to cook and clean and make a beautiful home but I can't and don't know how to do that.
  • I want to wear and post provocative styles and flirt with other dudes but he don't want it.
  • He takes care of his family; he wants to put every think the good way, so he is a controlling bitch.
  • He needs exclusivity but I'm a slut and one man can't satisfy me.
  • ............ you guys if you look closely you will find other translations for the code "abusive marriage/relationship)

correct me if my analysis is wrong.

Disclaimer: not that abusive men doesn't exist, it's my perspective when most women say the word abusive in a marriage/relationship. I guess 90% it's not an abusive man.