The Shame
I wrote about being a gentleman a while back, and how I thought I would step up to the plate when there was a need to stand by my girlfriend.
I failed.
It's shameful to admit, but it happened. Whilst (thank goodness) there was no violence, the potential for it was enough. Looking back on it, I remember thinking should I say something, but it seemed to go very fast, and nothing came out.
I am a naturally non-confrontational guy, but this is too much.
So going forward, it's definitely moved up in the "areas to improve on". Bec's right, all the inbox clearing abilities matters not if I don't have the courage to stand up for the things that are important in life.
Strangely enough, when I have confronted people, I seem to be quite eloquent in my manner and my speech. It's just a matter of utilising this skill, and making myself apply it when I should! At least I passed a test yesterday :)
The first step is to acknowledge, and sometimes that's the hardest bit of all.
4 comments:
Hey KC, there's this problem here that people are scared of young teens causing havoc in Rondon. Problem is, when you stand up to them, they're likely to stab you. Solution atm, is to grab Becky's hand and run!
Yes, that is also a solution. Sometimes (actually, most of the time) it's not worth the confrontation. Just as long as I do something!
hey dude - i was going to blog about this at some stage too - saw this article http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6954778.stm
- it's a tough call to step in. If something happens next time and i'm there, I think I'll say something and pray that i don't get bashed up! Maybe being polite is a good way to easing the confrontation??
Yes mate, there's plenty of ways to get through situations like that.
However, fighting someone else's fight (in the instance of that story) is quite different to fighting your girl's fight.
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