I don;t think the poster was saying only a small sample of people qualify as victims. I think the point was that the expert's discussion as to why people who live with, are married to or have children with their abusers find it harder to leave that abuser, is irrelevant here because this couple only dated for 6 months.
Remember, Travis broke up with jodi and SHE moved closer to HIM after they split apart. There is zero evidence that Travis stalked jodi or was trying to get her to come back to him or was even inviting her over after that period. None.
I know it;s off topic but just to give people some hope, I quit in August 2001. Right after I took the bar exam. The first two weeks were horrible. The first three months were not easy. After that, it got easier and easier. I smoked for 17 years, at least a pack a day prior to quitting, usually closer to a pack and a half. I did not dream or think about cigarettes after the first three months on a daily basis. I would have dreams where I accidentally smoked one, though and those were awful dreams!!!
I did have cravings for a cigarette now and then, though, usually in times of stress or boredom or after I ate. I still do every now and then, like today! But my cravings have never, after the first three months, been a big deal or unbearable or anything significant that dominated my life. They pass within seconds. They are pretty rare today. No biggie.
So happy I quit. No smelly hair or clothes, exercise is easy, I don;t have to worry about dirty looks or wait in hell until I can escape to have a smoke. I'm so free now.