They are paralyzed by the fear of leaving. They are afraid of what may happen to them if they decide to leave the relationship.
Her men are charming and sweet when she wants to. They continue to be attracted by her charm.
Maybe they have children together. Children always make things more complicated in relationships.
They often make them feel guilty. Remember that in an abusive relationship, the abuser always tends to be good at emotional manipulation.
Maybe they are economically dependent on their partners. Money is important. Even if you do not want to admit sometimes, money plays a big role in how a person directs their life.
They are not aware of their misfortune. Another mental trick in which the abusers of the relationship are experts is how they blind their victims of all their abuses.
They are ashamed to be identified as victims of abuse. Shame plays a big role in the fact that victims never want their situation to be known.
They have little self-esteem to fight. Remember that abusive relationships can have a substantial emotional cost to the person.
They have post-traumatic disorder. Some victims of abuse have suffered to the point that they are virtually immune to pain.
They do not have anyone to help them get out of there. Sometimes, all they need is a little help.
