If my husband hit me? No, because I would have to assume he had developed a brain tumour or something. It would be completely out of the blue. I would get him to see a doctor pronto.

But as others have said, if it is a crescendo in a life of aggression and violence, then yes. It may be that he needs therapy but equally it cold be the start of a dangerous pattern.

Might I suggest you contact a women's domestic violence help line?