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If u saw a man beating a woman, would u call the police ?

Once again I have seen something that many of you don't have the opportunity to see. While I was at a restaurant eating my breakfast this morning, I noticed something. Outside a few feet away, and I saw a man slap a woman. Before you say anything, this couple is seen all over town daily. People saw them fighting from a distance, and nobody did a thing. I started to call the cops, but something said no. This was while I was about to get back into my car. I just stared, and they saw me looking at them. Then I went on my way. She has been with him for a long time, and I am sure her boyfriend has done this before. I thought to myself, why bother, she will just go back to him anyway. Was I wrong in not calling the cops. Something inside of me said this, she will leave when she is tired of him and for good. What do you think ? Give me your answers please. ☺
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DanielChristensen · 46-50, M
I understand your reasoning, but if you read about people in abusive relationships, part of the complex dynamic of why they stay is that they feel no one will help them.

Perhaps this arrest might have been the opportunity she took to get away. No knowing the circumstances of their relationship, but just the possibility that this could be the tip of an awful iceberg is enough to try and help