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Myths around Men Experiencing Abuse from Their Female Partners

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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?

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