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      Help Line: +234 809 495 5338  Myths around Men Experiencing Abuse from Their Female Partners These are some commonly held myths and misconceptions about intimate partner violence against men: 1.        That men can’t be victims of abuse. 2.        That men are the perpetrators of violence, but never the victims. 3.        That men don’t have access to the same resources as women. 4.        That men are not real men if they can’t take the abuse. 5.        That men are capable of fighting for themselves. 6.        That real men don’t report abuse. The Question: Do you agree with these observations as false or they are the realities of the matter? Kindly post your response to the comment box. You may also follow us on: Facebook: HearMan Initiative Twitter: @hearmaniniti...

                                                                                                                                    Help Line: +234 809 495 5338 Control: A Tool for Intimate Partner Violence against Men The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines control as the ability to make one do what you want, or the act of restricting, limiting or managing something. Controlling behavior in male partner is easier and more obvious to recognize in a relationship because it seems “normal” in a patriarchal society like ours. For this reason if such behavioral attitude is displayed by a female partner it is hardly believed. However, the truth remains tha...