I feel like I now have enough information to say, the "AA is about the cycle of abuse theory" is whack.
He is simply a reactive person and many people behave the same way he does - if you're nice to him, he reciprocates and if you're unpleasant, he's snippy. He's very hurt when you break up with him, which again is a normal reaction. It has nothing to do with being scared of him and trying to please him so he doesn't lash out. The cycle of abuse dead horse by now doesn't come directly from AA's storyline but from the spawn one and then it's used as an explanation for why AA is behaving the way he is and used like a mantra, because people badly want him to be Cazador 2.0 so they can feel good about their own choice and have reasons to feel morally superior over those who play differently. Apparently wanting to allow your companions to make their own life choices without judging them and choosing what fits your Tav's personality and story is a bad way to play an RPG, haha.
Originally Posted by Mirmi
I always liked to play as "evil" - undead, demons. That's why my first hero for passing was Fane (undead skeleton).
I loved Fane too! He was my best friend in the game. I started adoring him as soon as he did that "aaaah... monster!" imitation of hateful villagers with pitchforks.
I started adoring him as soon as he did that "aaaah... monster!" imitation of hateful villagers with pitchforks. 
