I've said a lot in this thread that's positive toward marriage, and am generally a very "pro-marriage" person. I completely and wholehearted agree with this.

I've said a lot in this thread that's positive toward marriage, and am generally a very "pro-marriage" person. I completely and wholehearted agree with this. If your marriage is not a source of strength for you, you need to find a way to make it that. If your partner tears you down emotionally, you're being held back. If your partner physically harms you - get out. Now. Do whatever it takes, up to and including walking out the door without knowing what you're going to eat or where you're going to stay.