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Go to shrink4men.com. Excellent site run by a female clinical psychologist who writes articles and works almost exclusively with men in abusive relationships. That's where I found the answers I was looking for. Haven't left her, yet, but now in therapy to get me to that place. Stay strong, brother. Men and women coming out of abusive relationships share something with people who are chemically dependent; whether you ache for a drink, dope or sex with your ex. Work on not thinking about her or whom she's with or what she's doing. Easier said than done but enjoy your freedom. I'm the same way; caring, sensitive, empathetic and all those positive emotions earned me was a kick in the 'nads.