Do you seek revenge or can you let it go?
Quote by Gia - I have done both. there is no normal course of action. i intuitively seem to act accordingly depending their truthfulness and honest change after ward. i very recently was "betrayed" and had all the pieces in place to crush this person entirely physically, emotionally, socially, financially and then walk away free and clear. but, do to their own actions and honesty afterwards i let it go and even let them keep money i had given, and hopefully will land this person a job with my connections. in doing so i gained more than i ever would have lost...
Good strategy. As Oscar Wilde says ''Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.''
Seriously... I can relate and I know it is not intentionally a strategic response. I have behaved in a similar fashion on many occasions. It simply depends on how likeable the person is. I can overlook major flaws if I like someone. I like authentic people, however good or bad they may be perceived as by society.
“I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.â€
― Friedrich Nietzsche
Can you relate to this?
Quote by Gia - ''Yes, i cannot honestly, personally relate to the complexity of true human emotions. one of my major flaws at times is i have never been a truly selfish person on any level. i expect people to do exactly what they would do. i somehow always seem to see people, things, and situations for exactly what they are. my frustration comes not from people lying to me, but because they cant be honest with themselves. a person who cant tell the truth to themselves can never truly be honest with you...''
Not being selfish isn't a flaw. It can be tiresome, I understand that,but generally it brings rewards far and above human imagination at times.
