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When you have been wronged, do you ever seek revenge?

I don't.  I feel the most empowered when I have some sense of forgiveness; even if it means I choose to not have contact with someone again.  How about you?


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Posted - March 21, 2018

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  • 3375
    Exactly right.  
      March 26, 2018 9:57 AM MDT
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  • 1713
    The one time I sought revenge was when my sister pissed me off so I went and hid her hairbrush.  So 'm not much of a vengeful type.
      March 23, 2018 12:20 AM MDT
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  • 3375
    Hahaha!  I am certain I got my sister and brother back, much the same way in the day.  I think it's just part of growing up.  
      March 26, 2018 9:55 AM MDT
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  • 7280
    I agree. 

    The results of revenge when we are young is usually minimal---like hiding a hairbrush.  (Unless of course you shoot your sister in the back of the head over a video game.)

    That's one reason that children should be allowed to (sometimes with assistance) work out the human concepts of revenge and fairness and boundaries.

    Childish mistakes are usually not very serious.
      March 26, 2018 1:56 PM MDT
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  • 1713
    There was one time when I was 4 or 5 when I bit my sister because she took my book. I got in huge trouble for that so learned to just be more subtle about my revenge and just do things that would mildly annoy the target.
      March 26, 2018 7:13 PM MDT
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  • 3375
    When I was about 5 or 6, I picked up a rock and threw it at my brother.  I had had it with his teasing.  I had no idea it would make contact.  I got him right on the forehead.  So he immediately came at me, pulling my long hair.  My mother only saw him hurting me, so she came out with a broom to whack him.  Hahahahaha.   Oh, I got in so much trouble and I did feel guilty.  He needed a few stitches too.  
      March 27, 2018 4:06 PM MDT
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  • 2706
    No I don't. I just move on.
      March 23, 2018 11:59 AM MDT
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  • 3375
    It's a great feeling when it comes natural.  The older I get, the more I can do this myself.
      March 26, 2018 9:56 AM MDT
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  • 18
    No. I usually use it to evaluate my emotions and try my best to respond with something better it just walk away. thw hardest thing.
      March 23, 2018 12:25 PM MDT
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  • 3375
    True for me as well.  
      March 26, 2018 9:56 AM MDT
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