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Post by Paddy on May 15, 2009 8:29:15 GMT -5
Was listening to BBC Radio 2 just now, and there was a discussion about men fighting over women. Girls, would you scrap for your boy. Lads, would you champion your girl's honour with your fist?
Personally, I've never fought over a girl. In my thoughts, I've battled a thousand suitors, but in reality, would I resort to violence? I suspect I would resist, but if push came to shove, then I fear that I would. I once sent a text to a guy who was harrassing my girl. 'F*ck off or I will kill you' was my line. The guy replied that he was sorry and that I had misread his intentions. Never heard from him again.
So what are your thoughts on this matter? Is there a place for medieval chivalrous jousting in these enlightened modern times?
NB: Boys answer in the 'Boys' field. Girls, likewise in the 'Gilrs' field.
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Post by Subuatai on May 15, 2009 8:44:58 GMT -5
Most of the time, she handles herself. Other times I jump in and she tries to stop me. So I'm not sure where I fit in.
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Post by i move the stars for no one on May 15, 2009 9:04:58 GMT -5
for the most part,i think this is ridiculous.if my s.o. is so bad at fendng off other females that i'm expected to jump in,guns-a-blazin' and defend my turf then i clearly need a new man.seeing anyone throw down for someone they're already with always makes me think that their partner's comittment to them is questionable.i shouldn't have to throw down with some girl because my guy doesn't know how to say 'no' forcefully enough.
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Post by Subuatai on May 15, 2009 9:14:51 GMT -5
I don't think Paddy is just talking about jealousy fights, but how about defending your S.O. from insults/etc? That's pretty much when I jump in, since she can be rather too "spiritual" and "goody goody" sometimes. As for my unborn daughter I'm even less tolerant of stupidity from others.
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Post by halfbreed on May 15, 2009 10:54:35 GMT -5
I find this a hard question. It's hard for me to imagine a realistic scenario in which I would need to. Secondly, I'm not sure I could. I could try, but I feel that if I failed, I might leave my partner with less dignity than after the initial trouble. But then if I didn't try to defend them, they might think me unsupportive. So I feel like it's choosing between their dignity and the way they feel about me. No idea...
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Post by jenbrook on May 15, 2009 11:28:46 GMT -5
Nah, but i did once get sucker punched by a tall blonde girl who was defending her 250 pound roided out boyfriend from me.. Admittedly i pushed him around and ended up smacking him in the face for purposefully crushing/pushing me and my friends at a concert. I just got so angry because it was getting to the point where i was finding it difficult to breathe and just blew up at him. Apparently this girl thought she needed to defend her boyfriend from me a 5'2 girl bahahaha bet that made him feel good. Not.
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Post by halfbreed on May 15, 2009 12:39:37 GMT -5
^ Sometimes people get defensive over the wrong things. This one time at the cinema, this boy was kicking my seat, so I asked him sternly to stop. His grandmother sitting next to him had a go at me. I dunno, fighting's stupid. I can't imagine getting into it.
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Post by milkman's baby on May 15, 2009 12:54:15 GMT -5
Well, it's a primitive thing. For men especially, but female mammals fight for mates too. I don't think I ever could, though. There's too many attractive males in the world to fight over one. I don't think I've ever met one man special enough to peek my interest that high yet. Now if it was another chick fighting over a group of hot guys that could potentially all be mine...like yanno, a wholesale package, then maybe there'd be clumps of hair and weaves on the floor.
But seriously, fighting tends to be a trend among the trashier/less intelligent folk. Physical violence is the last resort for those who aren't clever enough with their words.
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Post by Paddy on May 15, 2009 13:05:31 GMT -5
Physical violence is the last resort for those who aren't clever enough with their words. There's nothing like a smart arse to get a fight going!
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Post by milkman's baby on May 15, 2009 13:06:04 GMT -5
Oh, I guess this was supposed to be about defending your bf/gf from insults. Well, in that case yes, I'd blow someone's junk in if they insulted my bf. I don't have one, but I would protect him just like I do with my family and friends. Remember when Sharon Osbourne whooped that douchebag Megan's ass on the Charm School Reunion show after she tried to diss Ozzy? People watch yourselves!
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Post by i move the stars for no one on May 15, 2009 19:18:58 GMT -5
did you mean from insults,Pads?if that's the case,maaaybe.most verbal insults i'd expect him to be able to handle himself.if a girl physically assaulted him,and by that mean more than just a slap in the face or something,yes,i'd restrain her,because as a man he really can't lay a hand on her.unless it were really dire i'd probably just restrain her and move her to some place else rather than actually have a go.
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Post by Subuatai on May 16, 2009 6:24:13 GMT -5
Violence... pfft, there is far greater evil then just violence. Sometimes words can be one of em. Nonetheless I don't see anything wrong with violence as long as one knows how to get away with it.
Heh this thread reminds me of when I was 16, my first girlfriend was a total nutta - grew up taking sh-t from no one, was a trained kickboxer as well. Once at a open house party a bloke grabbed her ass while I was in another room and she dropped him with one punch. We ended up picking him up and ditching him back on the street. To be honest, all my mates ended up quite scared of her.
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Post by nemesisgalofdoom on May 16, 2009 12:42:05 GMT -5
I find this a hard question. It's hard for me to imagine a realistic scenario in which I would need to. Secondly, I'm not sure I could.[...] She replied for me ...... ;D Same here ........
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Post by palaver on May 16, 2009 17:04:39 GMT -5
If I'm going to fight and defend my lady's honor, there better be plenty of other girls watching. I kid. I wouldn't use violence to defend my own reputation--else I earn new reputation.
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Post by Paddy on May 16, 2009 18:05:40 GMT -5
did you mean from insults,Pads? Well, I was initially thinking along the lines of courtship battles; clashing antlers and fighting cocks, but actually it's a fairly open question. Clearly it's not just men who engage in violence, but you'd expect most incidents to occur between men - whether defending their women against suitors, competing for a female prize or acting upon envious impulses. The anecdotes so far are great, and it's good to hear about women defending their men, whether beating off male or female aggressors. I know that my girlfriend, given the opportunity, wouldn't hesitate to plant a foot in the jewel box of a bloke who aimed an insult at me. Likewise, she's happily scratch a girl's eyes out for the same thing (you should see what she does to me at the best of times!). Having said, that, I'd never expect her to come to my rescue, and I'm sure I'd end up restraining her in case she got hurt. Like I said, I've never come to blows for the sake of my girlfriend, but I would if her safety was threatened. If it's just insults flying, then I'd keep my wits about me. If there where flying punches or swiping claws, I'd make sure we took evasive action. Run away!!
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