I'll be the first woman to comment on this...
First of all, the "She hit me first defense" is BULLSHIT. I don't care if she beat you over the head with a frying pan, you don't touch her!
Second of all, you are at least 10x's stronger and more powerful than she is. Which already makes you a threat without you laying a finger on her.
When my husband and I get into a fight, I'll be honest and say even though he's never laid a finger on me, I still feel threatened when we get in an argument. He has no history of violence, but it is extremely intimidating for a woman to have a serious or heated discussion with a muscle monster and not be afraid. I work out just as hard as he does, and sure, I'm strong too. BUT the difference is I know he could crush me like a bug...and that's what everyone sees..that's what the cops see, that's what her friend saw...they saw potential for violence. Shoving her, the door, etc.
I'm not condoning what she did...what she did is not the way to resolve anything. It sounds to me as though it was a destructive relationship and things could have ended up much worse.
First of all, the "She hit me first defense" is BULLSHIT. I don't care if she beat you over the head with a frying pan, you don't touch her!
Second of all, you are at least 10x's stronger and more powerful than she is. Which already makes you a threat without you laying a finger on her.
When my husband and I get into a fight, I'll be honest and say even though he's never laid a finger on me, I still feel threatened when we get in an argument. He has no history of violence, but it is extremely intimidating for a woman to have a serious or heated discussion with a muscle monster and not be afraid. I work out just as hard as he does, and sure, I'm strong too. BUT the difference is I know he could crush me like a bug...and that's what everyone sees..that's what the cops see, that's what her friend saw...they saw potential for violence. Shoving her, the door, etc.
I'm not condoning what she did...what she did is not the way to resolve anything. It sounds to me as though it was a destructive relationship and things could have ended up much worse.

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