If men keep saying women file for divorce then why are several still staying with abusive or cheating husbands?

[Anonymous]

I still see posts (present-day today) of several married women that either get abused or cheated on... and they're still staying in that bad, toxic marriage.

Supposedly, they can file for divorce on those two cases (abuse or infidelity are valid reaons) so why are they staying? Men keep saying they file for divorce for anything but why aren't those women divorcing?

[DishLady]

Guys say what they want to say. Doesn't make it true.

[Anonymous]

It's a statical fact that women file 80% of divorces. The fact that some women stay with abusive or cheating husbands is irrelevant in that, but it's definitely another poor reflection on the judgment of women as a whole.

[Anonymous]

Men don't just 'say' women file for divorce, they actually do. It's a fact that women file the vast majority of divorces. But what does that have to do with a woman staying in an abusive marriage?

[Asker]

Why are some still staying in abusive marriages or with cheating husband if supposedly they can already divorce?

[Opinion Owner]

No idea. There is no accounting for some women's behavior.

[AI Opinion]

Diving into the deep end of love, aren't we? The dance of staying in a toxic relationship often has complex choreography. Love, fear, hope, and sometimes financial dependence perform in a tangled ballet. It's not just about having a valid "exit ticket" like abuse or infidelity. Many women stay because they're caught in the web of emotional manipulation, where lovebombing follows the abuse, making them believe that change is just around the corner. Then there’s the fear - fear of the unknown, fear for their safety, and sometimes, a fear compounded by threats. Don't forget the societal and cultural pressure cooker that judges women more harshly for 'giving up on marriage.' It's a mix that can make leaving feel like trying to swim through quicksand. Remember, understanding and empathy are the light that cuts through this darkness. 🌟💔

[jahaims]

Your brain feels comfort in a traumatic situation if you grew up in a traumatic situation. Basically it's all they know.

[Anonymous]

We only know women file for divorce, we don't know if it's women who actually initiates most divorces.

[Asker]

yet they are some that are still stuck with abusive or cheating husbands. They can divorce for reasons but aren't doing it.

[Opinion Owner]

I don't pretend to understand why people stay in abusive relationships. That's something I have never experienced personally. I know men who have stayed in abusive relationships as well. I'm just pointing out that men like to say women are the reason for most divorces, but we don't know if that is or isn't true, just because a woman filed for divorce doesn't mean she initiated the divorce.

[Anonymous]

Stupidity.