Just something to maybe think about..... Your comment that you are trying to "prevent" him from hitting you might leave you "walking on eggs shells" when around him. Thinking carefully what you say or do around him as to not upset him.. This just might not be a "happy" way to be living..

You might be thinking you are at fault and that is why he hits you. Even if you make him angry or do something stupid, "which we all do from time to time" is no excuse for him to hit you.

Then there are times when he might have a bad day at work or someone at work "irked" him and he comes home and vents his anger towards you.. In this case, nothing you have done or said to anger him. He already is angry and he is venting his at at you...

I know what it is like to "think" it won't happen again. It is all my fault. I even lied to a doctor and told him I fell down the steps. I don't know exactly why we tend to want to "protect" those who harm us. Maybe it is "shame". Maybe we are feeling "shame" because someone hits us and we don't want anyone know that the one we care for is hitting us.. Whatever excuses me make for them, I guarantee it is not healthy... esp for you....in the long run...

Because it can cause a lot of emotional damage, should it continue.. Let alone the possible physical damage.

But then this is pretty much your choice at this point. Prob nothing will convince you otherwise... I just hope you stay safe.. And maybe sit and think about what is going on..Is this what you want in your future. To live making sure it won't happen again?