Why are girls in abusive relationships afraid to leave their boyfriends?

I'm writing a story about a girl who is with an abusive boyfriend, but I can't think of too many reasons why girl would be afraid to leave a guy with such bad behavior. What are some real reasons girls don't leave right away? And what are some signs of a potentially or abusive boyfriend? Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help.Why are girls in abusive relationships afraid to leave their boyfriends?
I was in a really bad relationship before.. Abusive mentally and semi physically.. and there are a few reasons why I stayed as long as I did.


One being the fact that we have a child together. I wanted to work things out for our son's sake.


Second being that he was abusive to the point where I did not have a job, he would not allow me to work, and I did not have the finances to just walk out.


Third being that I honestly loved him and believed him when he said he would change,


and the Fourth and final reason why I stayed was I did not want to be alone. It took finding another man to finally push me to take that step out of the relationship.Why are girls in abusive relationships afraid to leave their boyfriends?
and some believe that when they hit them the first time and they get over it and say sorry, they believe that they wont do it again.. the boyfriend makes them feel guilty and like its there fault so they dont feel as if they need to leave.
They believe no one else would want them.





They love them.....and therefore forgive them.





The guy has tore down her self esteem so only they give them what they need.





She is dependant on him for drugs, etc.





She believes he'll get better.
She keeps hoping he'll change and doesn't want to left him before it happens. She also gets used to it, it's a part of her reality and she feel like she needs him.
Because girls are afraid their boyfriends will find them and do somethin real bad to them.


people who are very demanding or overprotective can be potentially abusive.
They don't believe they'll be able to get a real boyfriend so they feel stuck. And they just plain outright are scared of their boyfriend.
insecurities, low self esteem issues, fear, self loathing..
cuz dey feel dey r nt gud enuf for a better boyfren ,or for sum reason dey r still madly in love wif dem
look up stockhome syndrome...
1. Does your partner tease you in a hurtful way in private or in public?





2. Does your partner call you names such as ';stupid'; or ';*****';?





3. Does your partner act jealous of your friends, family, or co-workers?





4. Does your partner get angry about clothes you wear or how you style your hair?





5. Does your partner check-up on you by calling, driving by, or getting someone else to?





6. Has your partner gone places with you or sent someone just to ';keep an eye on you';?





7. Does your partner insist on knowing who you talk with on the phone?





8. Does your partner blame you for his problems or his bad mood?





9. Does your partner get angry so easily that you feel like you're ';walking on eggshells';?





10. Does your partner hit walls, drive dangerously, or do other things to scare you?





11. Does your partner often drink or use drugs?





12. Does your partner insist that you drink or use drugs with him?





13. Have you lost friends or no longer see some of your family because of your partner?





14. Does your partner accuse you of being interested in someone else?





15. Does your partner read your mail, go through your purse, or other personal papers?





16. Does your partner keep money from you, keep you in debt, or have ';money secrets?';





17. Has your partner kept you from getting a job, or caused you to lose a job?





18. Has your partner sold your car, made you give up your license, or not repaired your car?





19. Does your partner threaten to hurt you, your children, family, friends, or pets?





20. Does your partner force you to have sex when you do not want to?





21. Does your partner force you to have sex in ways that you do not want to?





22. Does your partner threaten to kill you or himself if you leave?





23. Is your partner like ';Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,'; acting one way in front of other people and another way when you are alone?





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If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you may be at risk for domestic violence. Seek assistance from National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (www.ndvh.org)