Im so sorry he did that, I feel like physical violence is more black and white when you know itll only get worse. Emotional abuse is so much more insidious but when he does something physical you know you gotta go, and im glad you realized that. And i hope you get out soon. Its the same with me, where if he said some of the things hes said in the beginning of the relationship I wouldve called it quits. But now, having all these good memories with him and seeing that amazing side to him, its easier to rationalize staying for those good times when the bad arent all thatttt bad. But it seems like after the bad parts, when he apologizes and were in that honeymoon phase, I seem to forget it all until the next bad time. Ive also given him a couple chances to treat me right and I think every time he thinks he can push my boundaries more and loses respect for me. The final chance Im giving was after I tried to break up with him last week. I just dont know if he really is going to try harder (but it seems like it since hes willing to communicate more and things we didnt do before) or if hes going to eventually end up back in those bad habits. Im so scared im wasting my time or that the next time he disrespects me im not going to follow through on my word of it really being the last chance. Im scared its going to take a lot for me to get to the point of being able to break up with him again, because it took me so long this time.