Quote from: Tangnefedd on April 11, 2011, 08:45:40

I certainly couldn't love a relative if they were abusive towards me, that is a fact.

But you only have to listen to the hundreds, nay thousands, of partners who, despite being abused regularly, still claim to love their abusive partner.  It is why so many of them feel unable to leave them.

hmmm speaks the expert from the other planet ,,, i'm afraid...

it was not until i was beaten up myself by a lover that i had some eyeopening and shocking insight into the mystical question of why abused partners do not leave.... i am pretty sure every instance has their own nuance of story but it sure is not straightforward ... it's a bit like why doesn't a bird with a broken wing fly away

healed bruises are poor indicaters of what's going on inside

and as for your comments on a line entitled 'Re: Can you appreciate good withou experiencing bad?' .... the mind boggles!

GOD BLESS!

Peace and Love,