My situation is similiar

In fact, my situation is a little same as you. My BF hit me after a serious quarrel several months ago, there is still a wound on my right leg. We have seperated because we are studying in different universities. No people know that happened.

My BF changed a lot and is very kind to me. But I already feel hurt and don't want to continue relationship with him. I don't know if I should forgive him or stop the relationship.

If I am an American, I will certainly stop relationship with him. But I am a Chinese woman, I don't know what I should do.

Sometimes I still feel hurt, then I asked him why do so several months ago. He said that he was in very big stress and can't control himself. Is it a good reason?