You're probably right about there not being many resources out there for men who are being abused. But there's no denying the reality of the issue in this article either. I think addressing the question as you have completely misses the point of the article. It is not saying that this doesn't happen to men, but is trying to make it clear to women who are in that situation (and perhaps men, by default - because there's nothing to say that women who abuse don't use the same tactics) what emotional abuse is.
This is a primarily women-oriented site, which is probably why most of the articles posted are writing for women. But it certainly wouldn't be taking the article out of context to apply it to women who abuse their husbands and keep their families hostage.
As the disclaimer with the article states, articles often reflect the experience of the writer. I know you don't mean to take away from the effects and pain the writer has experienced through their situation. But by not mentioning emotional abuse of men specifically, this article certainly doesn't mean to take away from those men and families who are being abused themselves.
I will be writing a follow-up article on women who abuse. This is an area that really requires it's own article space and wouldn't fit under the context of this article.
Someone also implied to me that my expectations in my marriage might be too high or unreasonable. I don't think it is unreasonable at all to expect our spouse to treat us with love and respect and kindness...unfortunately with all the abuse in our world many women may not recognize that their attitude and behaviors are affecting their families.
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You're probably right about there not being many resources out there for men who are being abused. But there's no denying the reality of the issue in this article either. I think addressing the question as you have completely misses the point of the article. It is not saying that this doesn't happen to men, but is trying to make it clear to women who are in that situation (and perhaps men, by default - because there's nothing to say that women who abuse don't use the same tactics) what emotional abuse is.
This is a primarily women-oriented site, which is probably why most of the articles posted are writing for women. But it certainly wouldn't be taking the article out of context to apply it to women who abuse their husbands and keep their families hostage.
As the disclaimer with the article states, articles often reflect the experience of the writer. I know you don't mean to take away from the effects and pain the writer has experienced through their situation. But by not mentioning emotional abuse of men specifically, this article certainly doesn't mean to take away from those men and families who are being abused themselves.
I will be writing a follow-up article on women who abuse. This is an area that really requires it's own article space and wouldn't fit under the context of this article.
Someone also implied to me that my expectations in my marriage might be too high or unreasonable. I don't think it is unreasonable at all to expect our spouse to treat us with love and respect and kindness...unfortunately with all the abuse in our world many women may not recognize that their attitude and behaviors are affecting their families.
April 24, 2011 - 9:57amThis Comment
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