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RosieG

If you are attacked do you put on armor and fight back? Ever wonder if the attack is justified?

Posted - November 30, 2019
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    Most of us when attacked quickly put on our amor and fight back.  When attacked verbally, we are quick with a response (oh, yeah?!).  When attacked physically, we quickly respond as well (well, I'll get you).  Few of us actually stop and consider whether the attack was real or imagined.  Why did the other person attack?  Were they simply having a bad day and only spoke harshly to you out of frustration?
    Was the attack justified?  Did you do something to them and they are "getting even"?  Did they only think you attacked them first because you originally responded out of frustration (at them or another)?

    Many "wars" (personal) might be avoided if we stopped to consider why the "enemy" is attacking instead of suiting up to fight.  

      November 30, 2019 11:48 AM MST
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  • 113301
    If I perceive something as an attack I usually just withdraw and ignore from then on. I dislike verbal battles. I have no interest in engaging in them for any reason. Now I very much enjoy differences of opinion. Exchanging them. Providing the conversation remains civil calm reasonable logical. Otherwise I'm outta there. I don't do tit for tat or get back at. I just leave. It's funny though Shuhak. I think maybe some folks are naturally condescending and don't realize it. They take little digs for no reason but it's enough reason for me to wash my hands of them. I see no need for that. They may not be aware of how they come off. Or they may be and you have to accept it whenever they feel like dishing it out. Not my cuppa tea. Some folks I can relax with completely. I feel safe to say whatever is on my mind without having to "pay" for it. Some are surprising and not in a happy way. I used to be offended and upset but now I just take it in stride and move on. I am not wounded. I just don't care. Used to. Don't now. I guess in that regard I've changed a lot. Thank you for your reply. I always look forward to chatting with folks I know are "safe". Geez that's reads very silly at my age but honestly that little painfully shy girl lives within me still. Thank you for your reply! :) This post was edited by RosieG at December 1, 2019 10:03 AM MST
      December 1, 2019 3:06 AM MST
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