but she also didn’t seem to mind his general intimidation tactics and demeanor until he crossed that line

I mean, she did call 911 on him several times and file for restraining orders because of his abuse of her, so she minded that. It’s not a stretch to say she minded it enough to not want to cross him.

I was completely joking. Her boyfriend was the one that physically bludgeoned Nancy Kerrigan, but it certainly wasn’t because he’d suddenly developed a passionate interest in figure skating, I don’t think.