Whewwww.... man, this is really serious. Who would have ever thought that their friend on tv .com was going through these kinds of things in their life?

I would talk to this Cody, and ask him WHY he hit you in the first place; find out WHAT was (or still is) going on in his life; just try to REALLY know him, and maybe try to help him solve his problem, or let him solve it on his own if he has to (or if he should). "Having Relationships" is a field far away from my knowledge, but I do have certain ideas of how it should be. Like on Kim Possible (if you've ever seen it) people should get to know someone, and if they're compatable at all, they will be best BEST BEST!! BEST!!! BEST!!!!!!Friends If they depend on each other, and care so much about each other , they will be boyfriend and girlfriend without even having to say it. I have an older sister who's 16 (older by 2 years) and she doesn't have "relationships" the way "my philosophy" goes, either. She just thinks a guy is "cute" and.. whatever If you've known Cody for a few years, if it's really important, let tell Alex how important it is. On the other hand, if Cody just called because he heard you were going out with someone else, he might still continue to be violent if you go out with him again. And remember: I said IF. That might not be the reason. The main thing you should do is talk to Cody and find out what the problem in his life is, so it could be solved, and he won't be inclined in any way to hit you again.