Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Men's Group

JNelson6563

(28,151 posts)

2. It is all horrible but there is a difference.

Reply to Bonobo (Original post)

Mon Jan 13, 2014, 07:45 AM

Jan 2014

I think the difference is why people have a hard time understanding female abuse of male. The difference is that men are bigger & stronger than women (in most cases).

Julie

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Gentle Men & Abusive Women: A Lethal Pairing Nobody Wants to Talk About [View all] Bonobo Jan 2014 OP

I've known two different guys that were heavily abused by their wives Major Nikon Jan 2014 #1

It is all horrible but there is a difference. JNelson6563 Jan 2014 #2

Yes, it's true. That IS a difference (usually). Bonobo Jan 2014 #3

Yes, agreed on all points. JNelson6563 Jan 2014 #4

Well said. Bonobo Jan 2014 #5

Furthermore, the majority of men have it ingrained to never, ever lay hands on a woman.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2014 #6

And if a man defends himself with his full strength... MicaelS Jan 2014 #7

My ex was quite violent at times. Gore1FL Jan 2014 #8