Thanks, tjp. I also agree with Willy - it is part of what bothers me...the potentials. Especially when you factor in drug and alcohol abuse. I am amazed at the lengths of her denial about what is abusive and what isn't. Good Lord, did I teach her that this kind of behavior is okay?
I wish we had a solid man in our lives to sit her down and talk about respectful behavior in relationships. But I am not sure it would matter much as this seems a lesson she is bound and determined to learn on her own. I will pass along the links above, thank you.
It sucks to watch them make mistakes. I just hope this one isn't going to be a bad one.