Photo by Kat J on Unsplash People who have never been abused often wonder why a person wouldn't just leave an abusive or toxic relationship. They don't understand that breaking up can be more complicated than it seems. There are many reasons why both men and women stay in abusive relationships. If you have a friend in an unhealthy relationship, one of the ways you can support them is by first trying to understand why they may choose not to leave immediately. Listed below are