Quote Originally Posted by SickbyDefinition View Post
What if a guy punches you in the cheek but apologizes? Give him another chance?


I wouldn't. It takes two people to establish an abusive relationship cycle, the person doing the beating, and the person doing the forgiving and taking back. Anyone who lays hands on their partner once is going to do it again unless they get the help they need. I would not give that person another chance because they need to know that their behavior crossed a boundary that is non-negotiable. That person needs professional help, not arbitrary forgiveness.