@ladybug how would you know. You don't know my life or anything about me. So I suggest you think twice before responding my comment.
I have one relative. She has a husband who has drinking problems. He however try his best to not be that violence when ever he drink or not get angry. He had a horrible childhood. The guy however is a good father to his kid. He has a wonderful realtionship with his wife. He also isn't a Christian BTW. And like to go to church.
You can actually watch on the news or read article how people are in abusive relationships. They even share their experiences.
The only reason I say the husband maintains and support the wife. Is because the wife is afraid to leave the partner. And the husband could possibly be the one who own the house and pay for every thing.