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Ask Men 7w

if im concerned about my mom and dad’s marriage (like that my dad is in an abusive marriage and might need help leaving), what should I do?

Anonymous 7w

Have an honest conversation with your father about it

Anonymous

#1 7w

I’ve tried. I think it’s going to be more difficult than that. he seems deep in denial

Anonymous

OP 7w

It’s never going to be just one conversation that moves someone from a deeply held position. It’s repetition. You have to keep repeating it, regardless of whether he listens, regardless of whether he wants to hear it. Until he starts to internalize it. Until he does, no one else can make him leave.

Anonymous

#1 7w

I did but my mom is also abusive towards me and my dad started blaming me for their marriage issues. and for my own mental health I needed to take a break because it was a lot for me to do alone. I took him blaming me for the marriage issues and him threatening to divorce my mom if she doesn’t take therapy more seriously as a sign that he was listening to me