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Joseph L. Wiess's avatar

Passive-aggressive really should be written as passive/aggressive.

It refers to people going passive when faced with a stronger person and then trying to stab that person in the back. Or it can be a person who acts passively but uses psychology to aggress against the stronger person.

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Donn Harper Jr.'s avatar

Understand.

I have endeavored to ensure all of my children learn combat arts. I worry more for bullies than for my kids. As for my daughters, if a stupid fool survived laying a hand, they won't be capable of it ever again.

Aggression is aggression period.

Only the weak and frightened need to display or play at it.

The competent, are confident and need no "proof".

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Donn Harper Jr.'s avatar

They get two chances. One when I turn away, two when I walk away, if they pursue,

Well, they were free to choose.

I am no longer tolerant of narcissists, bullies, etc.

Either they leave me in peace, or I do my level best to break them in pieces.

Even If I fail, and they kick my ass, they won't ever bother to try again.

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