lol... I am biased... because I was married to an abusive m an for 12 years.... I would run for the hills...before I would date anyone with even a hint of a history of violence..

Having said that.. you don't mention if he used to lose his temper and say mean things.. or if he hit people.. or if he hit doors..

so I guess what I saying..... is to me there is a very broad range.. I do not condone any of it... but I do feel like people can learn to control their temper... so if it was angry outbursts with no violence.. I would have more hope for him..

However, if it was actual physical violence on another person... ahh.. me I wouldn't even consider it...

just mu opinion..