Does a husband have any right to slap his wife?

latoya r	i can understand that males has that affect over most women,but i think that if u r going to stay be aware that this can and will happen again.That is if u still want to stay.Remember that it is a such thing as a luck lick.Good luck to u sweetie.P.S. Don't just use the kids as an accuse to stay.

Jules	No, he should never hit you. Someone needs to throw him a blanket party.

Perplexed	No one has the 'right' to slap anyone else. Period.

tapanga	OMG Never Never Never Never is that okay. loss of jobs happen in a marriage and that's why you have a spouse to be there for support until you get back on your feet. Yeah I'm sure he's stressed but that is not excuse. GET OUT!!!

nonameblonde	No one has the right to slap or hit or punch anyone at any time. It's called controlling your temper. And it is essential in a marriage or family situation. He needs to get some help.

starting over	this is absolutely unacceptable behavior. i know that it hurts when you love someone, and have children together, but you should have left. you should have pressed charges, taken pics, etc. this will happen again and it won't be your fault. it wasn't your fault this time...i wish you and your children the best blessings to you

Audra K	HELL NO

LordVader	sure rebel

Quasimodo	If a simple 'sorry' makes you stay I'd hate to see what'll make you do the same from your bed in the orthopedic ward. You madam...are a statistic waiting to happen.

&& 3	It is never ok for a man to slap a women even if he is upset or angery. It sounds to me that he doesn't have any resepct for you.

ranger33	Alot of people are going to tell u to leave. I don't think anyone should be hit on. I think ur husband is under alot of stress and he handled it in a very bad way. I don't think he meant to hit u. (I hope I'm right). I think u guys need to have some stress management by a professional. Good luck and I hope everything works out for you.

Nobody	NEVER! Next time he hits you, call the police and let them slap a pair of cuffs on him!

LilMomma22487	If you stay with him, you are crazy and not too bright. Get out, if not just for you, but for your kids's sakes. They dont need to be around that kind of violence. PLEASE get out before its too late and your kids become orphans because their mom dies and their dad goes to jail for the rest of his life.

acia	Sweetheart, he has no right to hit u. Can you see what's wrong with this pic? Read your quest. again......... No woman deserves this, you do everything you can to make this man happy and he repays you that way...... What's next? He's gonna break your arm? you really need to seek help, for your sake and your childrens sake, even when it means divorce. Or taking him to counseling, have some resepect for yourself, you seem like a sweetheart then don't do this to yourself. Best of luck w/everything.

Andrew P	Well it seems that every person on yahoo answers just answer leave him in a marriage dispute without thinking of what the other consequences are for the kids, you, family etc but this is one case where leaving an abusive husband may be the right thing. On the other hand If this is the first time anything like this has happened perhaps councellingis in order, I think that there may be a chance to nip his horrible shameful before towards you before it gets worse or even continues as is. I recommend that you either leave him or make him go to councellingbecause you deserve better. I man should never lay hands on a women baring self defense and even then restraint should be used.

I tell it like it is	GET OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!â€¦

jess4u2c2	No one has any right to slap their spouse/SO! Take your kids and get away from him. If he is to immature to know that he should walk away and cool down, neither you nor your kids need to be around him. What happens if you have to run to the store and the kids are irritating him?

sassypurplecat	There is never an acceptable reason for a spouse to strike their spouse, be it male or female who does the hitting. The two of you need to have a very serious talk about what triggered that to ensure that it will never happen again. Good luck!!

mezwood	No, it's not right. He needs a stay in jail to straighten him up.

mnduke62	are you crazy? A husband can not slap his wife. That is against the law. It is abuse. Call the cops next time. First it starts with a slap then a punch and so on and so forth. Get help! Good luck.

Kailey	You know he doesn't have the right to slap you! If you don't want to leave, you should seek counceling immediately!! I would never suggest that a woman stay in an abusive relationship, but you have to find the strength to leave and it doesn't sound like you are there yet! NEVER does a man have the right to put his hands on you, NEVER!

Ray D	No...NEVER a man should never hit his wife or any other woman .

kyrie_eleison_gr	Never. You need to get help for him. If he won't get help then you have to leave. That's no way to live.

Level 7 is Best	Of course not! You can do whatever you like, quit you job, not find another job, spend his money without consequences. After all, this marriage is all about you you you.

marcellahanseth	a man NEVER EVER EVER should hit a woman....you need to get out, before it gets worse...stress or no, there are other ways to deal with stress, besides beating your spouse..

ClaireB	omg. he slapped you 10 times coz he has to pay? what the hel? hes a man. that is what they do. for richer for poorer. yeh you need 2 dial 911 and get a restraining order. see how he likes that. no one i mean NO ONE hits anyone.

Hoping he will bless me with #1	Yeah, if he wants to get his *** thrown in jail and get a restraining order put against him.

Ade	Wow. Get out of there fast. He has no right to do that at all. He's abusing you, and your guilt about your job. Run!!!