No genius, what I am saying is that historically, men have beaten their wives and it continues to this day. Who are we to judge? Some women also abuse men. Stay in your lane. I asked my mother why she put up with the beating, she said, we have seven kids and he brings home money to feed you when you were young. So think about that for a minute. When no access to food or shelter is available, some culture survive as best as they could. He stopped the beatings 5 years into the marriage...we all have demons.