Blog — abuse OF men BY women

Why is it So Hard To Recognize Abuse OF Men BY Women as a Problem? 0

People recognize that a man behaving in an abusive way toward his wife or girlfriend is a bad thing. Male-to-female partner abuse is rightfully condemned. 

But flip the genders and that same controlling, demeaning, or punishing behavior is far too often ignored, condoned, supported, or laughed at.

Why is that?

Why is it so hard for people to label controlling, demeaning, or punishing behavior as abusive when a woman is doing it to a man.

Mental Health and Partner Abuse Resources for Men 0

There aren't a lot of online mental health and partner abuse resources that are geared to men, so I'm putting together a resource list. 

I'll be adding to the list as I find more resources.

Partner Abuse Books by Ann Silvers 0

• I have a legacy of abuse on both sides of my family tree.
• I know what it is like to be the target of abuse from a partner.
• I've studied about partner abuse.
• I've counseled people dealing with partner abuse.

All that learning comes together in my books about partner abuse and domestic violence.

Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships 0

From the outside, breaking free of an abusive relationship may seem simple. If you’re unhappy, just go! But it’s not at all simple when it’s happening to you.

There are many reasons why people choose to stay in abusive relationships, even those that are very abusive.

An individual’s reasons may be complex and deeply rooted in private and cultural patterns or it may simply be that they know of no practical alternative.

Patriarchy Isn't The Only or Main Reason for Partner Abuse 0

The over emphasis of patriarchy as the reason for partner abuse and domestic violence is ill-placed and actually gets in the way of reducing the occurrence of partner abuse and thwarts repairing people's lives.

What's in This Post

• What is partner abuse?
• The Patriarchal Cause Theory
• Why Abusive People Abuse Their Partners
• Reasons for Behavior Don't Excuse Behavior
• 71 Reasons Why Partners Abuse

The Pain and Strain of Dealing with an Abusive Wife: An Abused Husband's Story 1

This man's story of his life with an abusive wife is compelling, gut-wrenching, and ultimately—inspiring. 

It's a must read for any man who's wondered why his relationship is so painful, why he can't seem to please his wife or girlfriend no matter what he does, or is spinning with deciding whether to stay in a difficult relationship or end it.

It's important education for men who want to arm themselves with information so they can avoid being pulled into relationships with abusive bullying women. 

And it is invaluable in expanding the conversation about the reality of partner abuse when the target of the abuse is a man and the source of the abuse is a woman.