Have you ever been in a proper fight?

[MaryPoppins]

We can't live in fear all the time. We would never leave the house.

Walking away from a fight isn't the same as living in fear, it's about being responsible.

[MaryPoppins]

But so is leaving your front door, also risky is letting yourself be know as a coward, everyone will see you as an easy target, before you know it you are in a skip getting pissed on. "I better not fight back in case I accidentally kill them, they cant have too much more piss left?"

I think you hang around more dubious circles than the rest of us.

[MaryPoppins]

This started so well... you and your GF were having a Pot noodle and you don't ever talk about it.

That's the version I'm choosing to remember anyway.

I forgot to mention the paddling pool full of mud in the room, too. Obvs.

[kandr]

Walking away from a fight isn't the same as living in fear, it's about being responsible.

I agree, but always walking away from every confrontation is whats being suggested here, I disagree with that. I would never put myself in serious danger, but at the same time you need to have some dignity.

[Old Greg]

I agree, but always walking away from every confrontation is whats being suggested here, I disagree with that. I would never put myself in serious danger, but at the same time you need to have some dignity.

The two tricks her are:

1. Don't get involved in a confrontation in the first place.
2. Reassess how you view your self-worth (aka dignity).

[MaryPoppins]

I agree, but always walking away from every confrontation is whats being suggested here, I disagree with that. I would never put myself in serious danger, but at the same time you need to have some dignity.

But how many confrontations realistically will we each face? You make it sound like you're threatened on a daily basis.

[kandr]

But how many confrontations realistically will we each face? You make it sound like you're threatened on a daily basis.

No, I said it was rare, unless rare mean something different to you?

[d000hg]

I think you hang around more dubious circles than the rest of us.

I think he sits in his middle-class semi watching action movies and talking big, scared every time the door-bell rings. I didn't see him post any anecdotes yet.

[aussielong]

I've had several fights in the past. I haven't been involved in a fight for over 15 years but here's a catalogue of past incidents that spring to mind.

Was arrested and locked up over night for scrapping with best mate in a pub because he stubbed his cig out on my chest leaving a hole in my shirt and a nice burn - he thought it was hilarious until I smacked him in the face several times.

Was attacked by three blokes for accusing one of them of thieving from my stuff. Had to move out of shared accomodation and doss on the street for one night after this.

Was given a broken nose in a nightclub for dancing with someones (intended) girlfriend. Tried to retaliate but bouncer mistook me as the instigator of the fight and I was ejected.

[xoggoth]

No, although I think sometimes standing your ground can make you less likely to get attacked. Worked for me so far anyway.