Why did I waste so long in an abusive relationship? Why was I not brave enough to walk away?

You tell yourself that they are going to change or hopes of them changing. He/She loves me is the most common.

It's not about being brave. It's about being scared. Many people in an abusive relationship don't leave because not only has the abuse been physical it has also been emotional. Abusers like to keep their victims in a state of feeling worthless. They like to make their victims feel all the blame about the situation. The important thing is to remain strong in your belief of self worth, always remember that you do not deserve to be treated that way.

I think you did not walk away in an abusive relationship because maybe you were afraid to let go and you still have feelings for that person and you did not want to feel alone. Sometimes people just don't know how to get out of an unhealthy relationship and are in denial or doubting about some things. People think they can still fix something that is broken.

No I think you just loved him/her too much that you can't even leave him/her. That's even brave - er than you could ever imagine

You only feel that you weren't brave enough. In all truth, you felt that there was a reason you needed to be in the relationship. You felt that you could make a difference. You did by finally walking away. You showed that you are stronger than how you felt during the relationship.

Ending a relationship is extremely difficult and sometimes it takes some time before we are ready and able to do it. It doesn't mean that the person who wasn't ready to end it wasn't brave enough- I would say it requires a lot of bravery to be in that kind of relationship in the first place.

Because you were in love. That's why you didnt walk away. you're not the only one who's done something like this. many other eople are afraid to walk away as well.

You thought they would change and be better later , so you waited but nothing changed. You thought you were in love and couldn't see yourself without them.

Maybe when you were being abused it wasn't rock bottom for you. Whatever happened that made you wake up and realize it was enough is what you needed. Hopefully you can use that relationship as a lesson for the future.

Most probably, it is not the question of bravery to walk away, its the strength of commitment towards the relationship. so, no worries for that past time. lie is very kindful, and gives a number of chances to live our life happily. so, cheer up and enjoy the present and plan well for the future.