The Power of Oppressors

The husband usually has greater power in a marriage then the wife does.
He is almost allways physically stronger,
makeing any threats of physical harm all the more terrifying.

Additionally , the man often has better job skills ,
more independent liveing skills, and a greater financial advantages.
Because of this ,
a verbally battered women is likely to feel trapped and alone.

She may agree with the statement of wise King Solomon:
I myself returned that I might see all the acts of oppression that are being done under the sun , and , look !
the tears of thoses being oppressed, but they had no comforter;
and on the side of their oppressors there was power,
so they had no comforter. "
{ Ecclesiastes 4:1 }