I get so mad when I see couples like that on TV (real, not fictional), as it really is a good reflection of true abusive relationships. Oh it only happened once, that wasn't me, it'll never happen again. Riiight. For one, if it happened once what's stopping them from doing it again? And blaming it on something else, like being under the influence or almost like some demon possessed them, is not taking responsibility. Cowardly. If somebody as much as raises a hand at me I am o-u-t. Male or female, you don't hit someone you love. Verbal or physical, you don't treat a person you love as sub-human.