http://brainblogger.com/2008/03/24/is-this-a-cure-for-war-and-domestic-violence/ Topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:22:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://brainblogger.com/2008/03/24/is-this-a-cure-for-war-and-domestic-violence/#comment-133235 Karyn Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:13:32 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/2008/03/24/is-this-a-cure-for-war-and-domestic-violence/#comment-133235 I think like most studies with selective groups, the results are too generalised and simplistic. I believe I'm empathic and forgiving, which is why I was in a domestic violence marriage for 17 years! However there comes a point when it's hard to empathise with someone who throws plates of food at you because the temperature of the food wasn't right, and that was a relatively mild incident! I ultimately realised that by constantly being understanding and forgiving, that I was in effect condoning the behaviour. At some stage you have to say enough is enough and do something about it otherwise nothing changes. I think like most studies with selective groups, the results are too generalised and simplistic. I believe I’m empathic and forgiving, which is why I was in a domestic violence marriage for 17 years! However there comes a point when it’s hard to empathise with someone who throws plates of food at you because the temperature of the food wasn’t right, and that was a relatively mild incident! I ultimately realised that by constantly being understanding and forgiving, that I was in effect condoning the behaviour. At some stage you have to say enough is enough and do something about it otherwise nothing changes.

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