Simple arguments that come to blows

costadeldole

Have you ever had a simple argument that comes to blows?
I can think of a few occasions in my life when a simple difference of opinion couldn't be resolved with words alone. A toe to toe outside was the only way. Maybe its human nature?
Behaving like animals.
For example, I was with a friend once and he insisted birds were mammals, and I insisted they were aves. This went on, until it got heated and escalated; with insults thrown back and forth about who was right and who was wrong. It was no longer about the original argument, it had now become a question of who was going to win the fight.
And so we did what men do, we fought and I won. But did I feel better for it? Honestly no.
Neither of us did. And that's the funny thin in life, winning the fight isn't always the gratification a man needs, neither is winning the argument.
I am still on good terms with my friend so no harm done, and we laugh about the stupidity of the mammals and aves argument now.
The funny thing is often a man will stand his ground and fight over a simple thing, even when in his hearts of hearts; he probably knows that he is actually wrong, and the other person is actually right.
Its mad how quickly a simple argument can escalate though, and I wonder is it a primal need in us to fight and win? One that has been suppressed by modern life.
When I was a teenager I can remember having the usual adolescent moods swings as my body was flooded with hormones, and sport was the outlet. I burnt off some steam so to speak; channeling that competitive energy into something positive. Winning the fight became winning the match.
One thing I learned from it all was the value in a young person in having a team or sport to vent their anger. Often its the key to them staying away from filling that vacuum in their lives with; gambling, violence, crime, drugs, anti social behaviour, etc.
But what when a man matures, and still wants to win the simple argument and fight over it? Is it better to let it all go, or is it better to stand your ground?

Mena

We're going to come to blows if you don't stop double posting this wall of text!

cloud493

Paragraphs are only a good thing OP.

porsche boy

Never had an argument the ended up in a fight. Guess I'm more prone to resolution through discussion, even if agreeing to differ. Personally don't see the need for fists/sticks/guns/intimidation to feel like I've 'won'.
Does this stem from some kind of insecurity, OP? needing to feel or believe your right??

Edit: Just reread the post. To say 'we did what men do, fight' to me is a bit insulting. I'm a man and I don't fight. Last time I threw a dig was in school but I've matured a bit since then.

myshirt

Tayto versus King

DEFTLEFTHAND

My brother and I nearly came to blows on the golf course over the summer, he kept walking across my line and ignored warnings not to. Thankfully our playing partners managed to defuse the situation before a sock was landed. Could have faced a lengthy ban and damage to my reputation. :eek::eek::eek::eek:

MJ23

Do you live in a cave and eat raw meat op?

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

No argument, simple or otherwise, should come to blows. I didn't read all that OP as I assume it's the same as on the other thread which I didn't read either.

Kilgore__Trout

Don't have much time for hot heads. Plus, am generally apathetic enough not to care all that much if people have opinions which differ from mine.

Things can happen in the heat of the moment, but a person inclined to flare up, and who that thinks a punch up is a legitimate way to solve an argument that Google could solve in an instant is just too much hassle to be around.

Vain

Oasis or Blur