Historical records from Italian regional festivals (such as those in the Piedmont region) mention characters like a "young bride" being led by guards to a castle, often used in satirical or "buffo" (comical) village performances dating back to the mid-20th century.
In some "Dark Romance" circles, the line between abuse and "passionate conflict" can become dangerously blurred.
Awareness is vital, but not when it comes at the cost of the dignity of the women living this reality.