Bim and Clover's 1975 hit Sweetheart presents an ideal view of the wife/sweetheart relationship, where the man petitions the woman to be friends with his sweetheart.

 It always feels safe sticking to what you know, rather than trusting the unknown, and so many people continue a cycle of toxic relationships because they fear what else is out there.

 Why would someone go back to a situation that caused them much grief and heartache? Below a few women share why they went back to what they once ran from.Jacqui:

 If your mate requests something that is against your morals, would  you submit or quit? The women below tell the strangest requests their men have made to them, and their reactions.TM: