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A psychological condition in which a member of a relationship continually stays involved with a physically or mentally abusive partner despite the risks to their own being. Seen mostly in cases involving spousal abuse, this condition can effect both men and women regardless of age.

Man #1: Why does Tina stay with Larry when he always hits her?

Man #2: It's cause she has Beaten Wife Syndrome.

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