Interesting read. I experienced five of the aces growing up, but I have never been physically abusive to any woman in my life. That could be because I grew up with a stepfather, and I took my mother's side in all things. I vowed to never hit a woman like he hit my mom, and I've held true.

On the other hand, I was moderately emotionally abusive to my 2nd wife. Not intentionally, but out of habit. And I was often aware of it at the time, but didn't stop it. I quit that behavior in future relationships, but I always regret that period. The emotional abuse and substance abuse I experienced as a kid probably did it, but it is not an excuse.