Abused women may remain in the relationship for various reasons. What are some of these reasons? Select all that apply
A. If she attempts to leave, his reprisals may be even worse.
B. Lack of money, lack of skill, or lack of employment opportunities may make the woman remain in the abusive relationship.
C. Like many women, she secretly enjoys being dominated.
D. She believes that marriage is forever and divorce is both a failure and shameful.
E. The woman may feel there is no place she can safely go.
F. Women secretly enjoy having a strong male being responsible.
ANS: A, B, D, E
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