The Victim Who Does Far Too Much for Her Abusive Spouse
She hopes to be in her abuser’s good graces. What story can she share that will make her man smile? What exciting event has occurred that will make him take interest? Who might she talk about that will make him be attentive to her? A victim who is hoping that her man might take her seriously and show interest in her once again is desperate. Needy for his affection, she talks incessantly about a celebrity he adores. Jealous of the attention he gives his or their children, she shares far more information than necessary about them. Worried that she isn’t doing a good enough job maintaining household responsibilities, she is over-the-top with keeping the house clean and organized. Anxious about seeing his family and friends, she spends far too much money on food and decorations to impress them. There is no stone left unturned with a victim who is hell-bent on winning her controlling husband or cheating boyfriend over. She...