I was 14 when my older sick boyfriend started beating me...I stayed with him for 4 years until I met my husband who helped me get away from the sicko. Now if it happened, first of all I would fight back...there is no way I am letting someone hit me without fighting back...I didn't fight back with abusive boyfriend, and although it may have been dangerous to fight back, I still this day could not let someone hit me without fighting back. I have been with my hubby for 15 years and he has and never would hit me but if he did start for some bizarre reason I would 100% without a doubt leave him. I could accept a one off heat off the moment but nothing else.