as odee said, the line has been crossed the moment he laid a hand on you. I know you love him, but you have to love yourself more. call advocates to end domestic violence in your area so you can learn about the cycle of abuse. educate yourself. the guilt and remorse he feels is common and his being nice to you after ward is referred to as the honeymoon period. there is a definite pattern to abuse you should educate yourself on so you can make smart choices. you don't want to be a victim. ask about the statistics...I don't know them offhand, but I know they are high..if a man has hit a woman, he is likely to repeat that behavior. do you want to continue being hit? do you deserve that? would someone that loves you do that to you? would you allow someone you love do that to you? do you love yourself enough to protect yourself? educate yourself so you know what you are getting into...take care...