Slap me & I'll slap you back!!
quichebradford
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Many of us have heard the saying, "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth". When you feel someone has wronged you, do you feel like you have to get them back? Or do you just let it go? I have to admit, and this is something I had to work on, but there have been times when people really upset me that I wanted them to "get what they deserved." I realize that is not the right attitude or response to have....vengence is not mine...wouldn't act on it anyway (too scary, no time for jail) There are people, however, who not only have thoughts of revenge, but they act on them.
Questions are:
1. Is there ever a circumstance where revenge is appropriate?
2. If your button is pushed...revenge or retreat?
Questions are:
1. Is there ever a circumstance where revenge is appropriate?
2. If your button is pushed...revenge or retreat?
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I used to be all into revenge 100%. I think it was part of my immaturity.
Years later, I'm a bit more calm and I like to think before I do or speak. I'm not as impulsive. So though regret feels GOOD to do, I think and I realize it probably won't help the situation any.
I didn't say I'm immune to revenge because I still will get revenge sometimes, just not as often. Hopefully I as I get older and wiser, I take the high road 101% of the time.0 -
I must say, and this has nothing to do with your thread.
You post some of the most interesting/ridiculous/long running/crazy threads ever.
FYI: I still haven't had any Popeye's biscuits since your last thread.0 -
I'm sure you've heard the response that an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind.0
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I don't do revenge. At the end of the day, it does ME no good. I believe the other guy will get his in the end, even if that end is just a lonely life.
I just do what I can to protect myself from them doing whatever to me again.
For example, I know one child abuser who never really enjoyed life, ended up lonely, and thankfully died this year, so I no longer have to worry over him. I think he got his, even if he never went to prison. His life was his prison.
If attacked, I will respond in the moment, maybe make sure they know I don't like what they're doing. But I wouldn't store it up to get back at them.
But I guess I'm not your average joe..0 -
To quote Chris Rock: "There's a reason to kick an old man down a flight of stairs. Just don't do it!!!"0
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I sure have wanted to but really life is just too short.0
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I will admit that I used to be all about revenge and vengeance. That whole "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" quote pretty much summed it up.
Now I try to take the higher road and let karma take care of things. Let's face it. Karma is a way bigger b**** than I could ever be
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Only time I have ever pushed back is in self-defense. Where bodily harm is imminent. Revenge, nope. If I have someone that pushes my buttons, I just do not have the time to be around negative people. I like to have fun and feeling frustrated by someone having fun at my expense is not my idea of fun. Move away from the cycle of violence and senseless acts that is our society today.0
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Honestly "getting them back" is childish and petty. I learn and grow from it and try not to make the same mistakes again.
Just recently I just bought a motor scooter from a new friend and it ended up having to go in the shop. This guy took the money that I gave him AND took the bike back!! I have to take him to small claims court. But I know that God has my back and justice will prevail.
I am not weak, nor a punk, I just am BETTER than those whop have tried to wrong me so I live on a different level.0 -
I say stress less. Just let it go and move on. Easier said than done, yes, but...would you rather sit there in an enraged state contemplating (and thus giving more attention to the other(s)), or focus on what you can control (your emotions), moving on with your life, enjoying the rest of your days?
Some people thrive on drama. They WANT that reaction out of you. Why play into their games and give them that satisfaction?0 -
If somebody were to slap me I would probobly punch them back.If someones talking **** to me or being rude sometimes I let it go sometimes I dont depeneds on the situation0
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Hmmm, It used 2 b a time when it depended on how bad that person hurt me.
Now, I don't really care. Although, I think about it, I don't act on it.
Karma, will be a bigger B!tch than I ever will be. (excuse my French)0 -
I believe in KARMA ..:that is all!!!!0
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i think fight or flight is circumstantial ... words maybe hurt but once you get into confrontation you elevate it to a whole different level .. i use to live by the eye for an eye and revenge mentality but what happens when it never stops???? I tell you what happened to me a 10 x 10 shared metal bunks with 7 other guys, sharing the same bath and shower (never again) jail is not a place worth a few minutes of emotional hijacking it's just not worth it .. now in a manner of self defense that is different but it's best in my opinion to try and avoid confrontation to the fullest extent possible0
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Very quickly:
My ex husband's current wife used to be one of my best friends. Do the math: 2+2= an affair.
Know what I did to retaliate? Nothin'. Not a damned thing.
My revenge? Her being worried I'm GOING to do something...she won't even pick my kids up in FRONT of my house. She parks down the street - so she can "get away" if I do something.
HA HA HA HA! Seriously. I'm a p**** cat.
(Seriously MFP? it's a type of cat - I'm not talking about my VAGINA)0 -
Very quickly:
My ex husband's current wife used to be one of my best friends. Do the math: 2+2= an affair.
Know what I did to retaliate? Nothin'. Not a damned thing.
My revenge? Her being worried I'm GOING to do something...she won't even pick my kids up in FRONT of my house. She parks down the street - so she can "get away" if I do something.
HA HA HA HA! Seriously. I'm a p**** cat.
(Seriously MFP? it's a type of cat - I'm not talking about my VAGINA)
I HOPE nobody thought you meant your...! :laugh:0 -
Very quickly:
My ex husband's current wife used to be one of my best friends. Do the math: 2+2= an affair.
Know what I did to retaliate? Nothin'. Not a damned thing.
My revenge? Her being worried I'm GOING to do something...she won't even pick my kids up in FRONT of my house. She parks down the street - so she can "get away" if I do something.
HA HA HA HA! Seriously. I'm a p**** cat.
(Seriously MFP? it's a type of cat - I'm not talking about my VAGINA)
I HOPE nobody thought you meant your...! :laugh:
MFP must have - I typed out the whole word, and they blocked it out. Apparently, you can say vagina but not *****cat.0 -
I believe strongly in karma. If you do something to hurt someone its going to come back at you in some form. You can't live your life being revengeful. Its not what God wants you to do for one thing. Another thing its just a waste of time. If someone does something to hurt you and you just ignore it, it will make them madder. They will just start to look foolish. In the end, you get them by not giving them the satisfaction of letting it get to you. Life is too short to worry about things that don't mean anything. Let them stew in their own juices. Pretty soon they will be boiling, all alone.0
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Everyone makes a mistake or does something they'll regret. BUT...Without saying too much I was in a physical fight with a man over the weekend(yes he's in jail). But my husband WILL get revenge. And in this situation I do believe in an eye for an eye!0
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I'm not big on revenge. Typically it takes time and energy to get even and I have no desire to waste any of those precious comodities on someone I don't like or am angry with.
Like everyone else said... Karma can handle it.0 -
That does sound like the best revenge!
I quote a friend that caught his wife cheating: "I did nothing. She threw up constantly. It was awesome."0 -
Many of us have heard the saying, "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth". When you feel someone has wronged you, do you feel like you have to get them back? Or do you just let it go? I have to admit, and this is something I had to work on, but there have been times when people really upset me that I wanted them to "get what they deserved." I realize that is not the right attitude or response to have....vengence is not mine...wouldn't act on it anyway (too scary, no time for jail) There are people, however, who not only have thoughts of revenge, but they act on them.
Questions are:
1. Is there ever a circumstance where revenge is appropriate?
2. If your button is pushed...revenge or retreat?
1. my heart tells me to give it to God cause He can do way worse. My dumbass ness tells me HELL YEA. I been plotting an ex's revenge forever but decided to let it go and when I did, he ended up going to prison. Justice has been served.
2. I dont retreat if i dont feel good. Meaning if i am in a sams parking lot and i have a fever and 2 jack wagons want to give me crap about not returning my basket which I ALWAYS do but this one time. They got what they deserved and I hope they had diarrhea that night.0 -
Many of us have heard the saying, "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth". When you feel someone has wronged you, do you feel like you have to get them back? Or do you just let it go? I have to admit, and this is something I had to work on, but there have been times when people really upset me that I wanted them to "get what they deserved." I realize that is not the right attitude or response to have....vengence is not mine...wouldn't act on it anyway (too scary, no time for jail) There are people, however, who not only have thoughts of revenge, but they act on them.
Questions are:
1. Is there ever a circumstance where revenge is appropriate?
2. If your button is pushed...revenge or retreat?
1. my heart tells me to give it to God cause He can do way worse. My dumbass ness tells me HELL YEA. I been plotting an ex's revenge forever but decided to let it go and when I did, he ended up going to prison. Justice has been served.
2. I dont retreat if i dont feel good. Meaning if i am in a sams parking lot and i have a fever and 2 jack wagons want to give me crap about not returning my basket which I ALWAYS do but this one time. They got what they deserved and I hope they had diarrhea that night.
Love it!! Completely agree!! 0 -
You make me think too much. =/0
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