Verbal, physical, sexual abuse is in the news on a nightly basis, and the latest is showcased in high definition for all to see: Stanford Rapist Brock Turner. The judge let him off with a VERY lenient sentence. Brock's father wrote a disgusting letter in a feeble attempt to make excuses for his son despicable, deplorable behavior—showcasing how rape culture in the U.S. is completely enmeshed in college athletics. And social media is up-in-arms at the injustice.
"I sent him a text last Sunday (the morning after) because I'm getting confused. He was silent all week and then finally answered me (text attached) the next Friday morning with an excuse of 'Sorry, I've been busy,' and a promise that we would talk that night. Same date. No discussion. Great sex. No clarity from him. What's the deal? Am I just being used? Because I feel like it."
Weakness and men don't mix. With protector/provider ingrained in their DNA, men believe it's their primal job to be strong. If outside influences upset a man's strength or ability to provide and protect, the man may experience angst, stress and a desperate desire to regain control. However, since men are unlikely to share their feelings, the silent anxiety affects their relationships in untold ways.
