When a guy hits a girl & then says "it was only a love tap"?!

When a guy hits a girl & then says "it was only a love tap"?

Why do guys who hit or beat up on women do that.

I didnt get beat up or anything but I've observed men who beat up on women, I've heard some of the things they've said when they hit or beat up a woman and it makes me really REALLY angry to hear a guy say "Aww I didnt do nothin'. I only tapped her." - or, "I didnt hurt her. I only gave her a love tap."

They minimize and downplay it. Like their MINDS are SICK with denial or they just block it out what damage they do. I HATE men who hit or beat up on women and I cant for the life of me understand why a guy would say "I only gave her a love tap" or "I only tapped her"

What is WRONG with guys who beat up on women and then say something like that?

I think they are pathetic if they have to put their hands on a woman!! I've observed that it makes them feel more "manly" but I don't understand how, because any REAL man would never even think to put his hands on a woman. The "I only gave her a love tap" excuse is one of the lamest excuses in the book because if you ask the woman she would not consider it "loving" at all! That's ridiculous that men can say something like that. Maybe if they keep saying that to themselves, it lets their mind think that they aren't committing any harm and they can continue on with their actions.
It's stupid, needs to stop!
The woman should definently report the abuse!
Hope my advice and opinion was helpful.