He can't complain, even though he hates it. He is seen as nothing more than a human meant solely to keep you in a good mood. Because he loves you, he endures everything no matter how much he is assaulted. He has become dependent on you through your use of carrot-and-stick tactics. Toward you: - I love you. - If you're going to hit someone else, I'd rather you hit me. - I want you to look only at me.