[DrPhil]

And what constitutes verbal abuse varies. Does everyone plan on leaving the moment they have their first heated argument where things get even remotely disrespectful? Or should people wait for a pattern of behavior? Or will many people explain it all away (i.e., "she's a good, Godfearing person who loves me, she's just acting like this because she's really stressed at work"). What will you (in general) do when the person who seemed so awesome sauce seemingly suddenly switches on you for whatever reason? Who knows and the outcome may surprise people about what they assumed about themselves. The strongest person can become "the opposite" in an instant.