Do men who were abusive in past relationships repeat their abusive behaviors with future relationships Or was it that they wanted to manipulate that particular woman and think more of the next?

Answer 1

This is a tough question as psychology, although useful as to the insight of the human experience, is considered a 'soft' science.

Your biggest problem is the lack of information on each individual however, it is a common mind frame, brought on by the romanticism in the media, that every man/woman can be changed (or 'shown the light') by a hopeful partner.

Sadly, the psychology of this situation as stated says he/she will say many things to promote himself/herself, but they will not change. It's just talk.

There are many reasons behind abusive behaviorism, especially physical and mental abusives, often stemming from their childhood. Without help from a trained, credible and learned source (group therapy, individual counseling) the person in question will have a hard time recognizing their own problems and not be able to rectify it.