Sorry you went through that. And yes, males can be in abusive relationships as well but sadly those situations are rarely taken serious. Women beat on men quite often and though I'm against a man ever physically harming a female, sometimes people snap. One can only take but so much. But before it even gets to that point it's just best to leave the relationship, because as soon as the man hits back, then he's the one that ends up in jail. It's just not worth it. Everyone needs to keep their hands to themselves.