It's funny how some people will say mean things to you, for nothing more than to be mean. Then they expect you not to say anything in return. They say you should know when to bite your tongue, but you are only responding. People get away all their lives with saying hurtful things, because the other person is too afraid to stand up. Don't provoke and you won't be provoked. You can only poke a stick at a dog for so long before it takes your hand off.
I live by a simple principle; treat others the best I can. This is all inclusive. I will not be disrespect until disrespected, stinging words won't roll off my tongue unless warranted, and I apologize when wrong.
People these days lack the natural affection that has been instilled in us throughout history. Affection and compassion are viewed as weaknesses. So, many people "protect" themselves by being abrasive and abusive(not in the physical sense). The ones that are hurt are the "nice guys." The people who make every effort to make those around them comfortable, and let those who matter know that they do.
People are so used to the nice guys being nice, that when they do finally stand up for themselves, they are all of a sudden a jerk. Was what they said or did really all that bad that you just can't accept behavior like that from them? Or was it that they are so right, and you can't take being wrong? I believe it's the latter.
Everyone needs someone in their life that can keep them grounded, and remind them of how to treat people by treating them well. It all goes back to "do unto others as you'd have them do unto you." It's really that simple people. We complain about people and their attitudes, but have we focused on our own? "Let he who has no sin cast the first stone." It goes as far back as the bible. We should all stop worrying about being right, and just be good.
