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Why do abusers only abuse some people? Feminist Advice paid subscriber bonus

A reader wonders why some women have positive experiences with abusive men.

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Zawn Villines
Aug 15, 2025
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A reader asks…

You’ve mentioned that not all abusers end up abusing everyone and that’s why a positive endorsement from a woman about a man doesn’t mean much. What leads abusers to only abusing some people and not others?

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