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Abstract

Marriage and family are very important values in the life of every human being. They play an important role in shaping the personality of its members, since the family is not without reason called as the basic unit of society. The institution of marriage and family is also a place to experience different emotions. We expect from family members interest, support and help when necessary. Sometimes, however, people who are so close to us cause pain, inflict pain, contribute to our crying or sadness. An example of the second type of situation is domestic violence. It is much more painful experience because is experienced from those who are the microcosm, are the closest to each other. In the present text we present the specifics of the problem of violence sustained by older people from the side of a spouse / partner. On the basis of the elderly women’s statements – the victims – the feelings that accompany them in connection with the experienced violence was showed. Article also brings an answer to the question whether the disclosure of one experiences grievances to the authorities, affects the stability of the institutions of marriage and the family.