Anonymous asked this question on 5/1/2000:

I have a boyfriend who very rarely will pinch, hit and hurt me for no reason. i dont get bruised or anything though. i think he thinks that i want to wrestle or sumptin, but when i wrestle i dont hurt others that much. but after he does this he will kiss what he hurt better. he also sometimes calls me names for no reason. is this abuse?? if it is what can i do?? i dont want to leave him becasue i think i know why hes like this, his father used to hit his mother and him. and ive been with him for a very long time. what can i do to make him stop?? please help

Eaglet gave this response on 5/4/2000:

Yes, I believe that it is abuse.

it is in his family, and until he gets help it won't stop

try to get him in to couns. and if that doesnt work, if he wont go, then leave him until he gets help that he needs

it usually gets worse, may just be pinching here and there, but down the road, that pinch can turn to a punch.......you deserve better

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