No, there is no excuse for abuse. There's nothing someone can say or do that justifies physically abusing them.
There are patterns a person has in picking a type of person as a mate though. A woman might go from one abusive relationship to another. This does NOT justify the abuse. It's a sign something needs to change in how she chooses to be with.
The sad thing is that it becomes a cycle. A person who tolerates a little abuse gets to thinking they "deserve it" and their self esteem suffers. Then they're more likely to tolerate it again and again. If this is the case, there are professionals who can help a person get therapy & shelter.
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