Contrary to popular belief men can find themselves in verbally, psychologically, and physically abusive relationships. When put in these situations most men do not say anything to their friends and families because they fear it may threaten and relinquish their masculinity.

The idea that your wife/girlfriend will be angry if yournot home from work by a certain time has been around for decades, and if your not there then you may have to deal with this

and according to the National domestic violence hot line the number of men reporting abuse is so low that they are unsure as to how many men are in a abusive relationship. at the moment 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by a partner and report a related impact on their functioning.

most men do not report any form of abuse because they feel like the treatment is normal, can legitimately have strong feelings for the other individual, but the reality of the situation is that by the time  a couple moves in together they are already financially dependent on each other. neither of them can just get up and leave within first considering their bills, and men do not report their partner or feel the need to saying anything because they could be living in fear, denial of the situation, love their partner or have a career that puts them away from their home for long hours.

Men seem to fly under the radar when it comes to admitting abuse but the issue is very real and should not be taken as a joke or seen as a norm.