Myself like any other guy is always in a state of defense. Not that we are always trying to get into fights and beat people up but we are always watching our back making sure people don't pick on our girlfriends and friends. We always want to be in control and will do what we have to in order to have that feeling. So my question is this; Do we always have to fight when a situation arises or can we practice the flight method? I feel it is a matter of pride more than anything. If someone challenges us we want to stand up to them and show them that there is a huge lack of fear. Now, if someone is trying to harm your friends or family I don't think you should back down but instead stick up for them and defend yourself. What about those times when someone just looks over at your girlfriends butt or chest and because you have had too much to drink you get upset. Is this really a reason to go and start a fight? I should think not, yet it is one of the main reasons people fight especially at bars and clubs. Woman rarely get into actual fist fights over things like that. They would rather argue with you over the fact that another woman was peeping, than go and beat her up. Maybe it's because woman carry pepper sprays and stun guns or maybe because they don't have that fighting gene in them. They are not trying to dominate but only preserve. I personally have been in a couple fights during my younger years and found that they ultimately achieved, wait for it¡­ZIP! Yes that's right, they achieved nothing. So should we just relax and avoid a fight if the situation comes about or should we stand up to the plate and face the self made problem? That my friend is something for you to decide. Fighting is not a good way to deal with problems and that is why I feel it should be avoided. If you fight someone and beat them up what have you done besides created an ego boost? Or worse yet, what if they beat you up? You don't ever have the pleasure of the ego boost; you have just been beat up. In all of the self defense classes I have been involved in the main lesson was to avoid a fight if you can. There is nothing honorable about beating someone's head in, unless, you absolutely need to and that is where the family and friends come in. If they are in danger help them out. Other than that keep your distance and be smart. Walk away and be the better man in those situations. One day I hope to receive an e-mail from saying I was right. I wish everyone the best and hope you stay out of trouble.

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