That's what I was thinking too. One day he will have a girlfriend and maybe even a wife someday. And then he may have children too. So if he mistreats his girlfriend or wife and his children grow up in that environment then the emotional abuse continues. Then they think that's how a woman is suppose to be treated. The cycle of emotional abuse just continues on. It's up to you to put a stop to it now! It's never too late to start over. Even at 18 years old your son can learn how to respect you and treat you right.