Why are abusive men threatened by independent women who have a place, car?

Why are abusive men threatened by a woman who has her own apartment, car and job?
Answers

Janet

Because abuse is all about control. You can control a helpless victim, but cannot control someone who is able to walk out on you.

Taylor

If she is very confident she may fart in front of him, guys hate that

EndlessJester

My dear I believe you are projecting - or at least trying to confirm your bias.