The "Battered-Conservative" Syndrome

Look how sincere he is!

Deep down, I know he's gentle.

If I marry him, I can love him into changing.

He promised he'd go to counseling.

If he wears the tokens of affection I give him, he must believe in their intended meaning.

"It" has only happened a few times.

Besides, it's my fault.

If I'm careful not to provoke him, it'll never happen again.

I could do a lot worse.

The other guy I dated, actually threatened me.

But John promised "it" would never happen again.

He only gets agitated if I bring up certain topics.

If we "have less intensity" on those issues like he wants, there will never be a problem.

People tell me I'm "too clingy" on one issue.

If I just "give him his space" he'll do the right thing.

He uses my name when he brags to his friends.

I'm getting older, this might be my last chance.

I can't make it on my own.

I need his influence and his resources.

He's more popular than that other guy who proposed.

He's more exciting too.

That other guy was such a nerd.

I don't trust anyone who puts me on a pedestal.

So what if John has a history of abusing other women.

He promised he'd take care of me.

Besides, nobody's perfect.

I want somebody who's a bad-boy "maverick" who holds my interest.

He doesn't "wear his religion on his sleeve" like that other preachy guy.

I have my own charm.

When I turn it on, he won't ever even think of getting rough again.

This time it'll be different.

? ? ?

What would Ann Landers or Dear Abby have told this misguided woman?

YOU SCHMUCK!!!
Get out before it's too late!
Look at your self-esteem.
Go back and find the guy who might not be the B.M.O.C.,
but who treats you well!