My brother is in a relationship where he is bullied

And has rules. I can call him but if his girlfriend is there he won't answer. If I actually get to talk to him that means she is either not home or he is driving somewhere and she's not around. Idk why he can't stick up for himself.

Yesterday was the anniversary of our sister's death. I posted a poem on FB. There were messages and heart emoji for me. But I saw my brother give a thumbs up. I started crying because my sister would be disappointed in him and I am too. Anyone have any insight of why he stays with a woman like that?

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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

Low self esteem
Fear of being alone
Possibly financial ties of some kind

DancingStarGoddess ·

@Muthafukajones This. My best friend was in a relationship with someone like this for a few years and it was agony. Not being able to save him from it no matter what I said or anything... The calls where he could not talk even if we were gaming, her in the background breathing down his neck. He was terrified of being alone.. starting over, embarrassed to admit things to anyone but me. He does indeed have low self esteem as well. You're spot on.