Revenge is Sweet
Revenge is a harmful action against a person as a response to a real or perceived grievance.
Whether they have cheated on you, betrayed you, abused you emotionally or physically, played with your emotions, taken money from you, turned your friends and family against you, crushed your self confidence or made you so angry that you cannot think straight then you are right in wanting to seek revenge. Seeking revenge is about putting you back in the driver’s seat and ensuring that whoever it is gets to experience the same degree and level of hurt, pain and humiliation that you have suffered. But is it worth all the negative energy? Isn’t it better to just put the past aside and just let it go for your own peace of mind? Furthermore, revenge is a harmful action against a person as a response to a real or perceived grievance.
The goal of the person seeking revenge is to make the other person suffer the same or greater pain that that which was originally inflicted. There are very cruel and selfish people in the world. Keep in mind that not everyone has your best interest at heart. You learn something new from every experience you have whether good or bad. And remember what comes around goes around. So think twice before you decide to do some voodoo on an ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend.
On a psychological level, philosopher Martha Nussbaum quotes that a human life is a vulnerable thing, a thing that can be invaded, wounded or violated by another’s act in many ways.
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Sourav | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Interesting write.
Guy Hogan | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Revenge is such a basic response to a hurt that it’s totally understandable; but as you point out: who does revenge hurt the most? If it would always hurt only the object of the revenge I’d be all for revenge. But it doesn’t. Justice is better. There is a difference.
svishnugopal | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
i like it, cos i am person who can never forget things and come out, or to forget my revenge…
Teves | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Great info.
Themax | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
is that so Ha Ha!!!
Thank you
diamondpoet | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Revenge is for petty people, believe me everyone get what they deserve in the end.
Jane Benitez | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
I guess in the end life ends up being fair or at least I like to think it does – what do I know, right?. Well written article.
Night Story | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
I would take revenge for the wrongs done to me but the list is so very long, that I need to come back for another life just to get half way through it. So, the best revenge, is to have a good life, it will make you feel better and fill them with envy.
Papa Sparks | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Ditto Guy’s comments. I also believe in what comes around goes around.
Aleena | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Very interesting article, made me think a little. I just wish it was easier to move on from the pain caused by other people. I guess practice makes better though, right?
Bo Jack Russo | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Makes you think indeed, the emotions can be worse on the revenger, because if you take the time to think it over you’ll fell guilt over making them feel the way you felt after the fact.
Frances Lawrence | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
Wise words, revenge will hurt you. I tend to believe that what goes around comes around, it just takes time,
Authoress Terry E. Lyle | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
REVENGE WILL BACKFIRE ON YOU, SOONER OR LATER.
redmail99 | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
interesting… excellent article….
Ruby Hawk | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
You are a smart girl. Life throws us a lot of curves,the best thing we can do is put them aside as experience and get on with our lives.
shanthu | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
thanks for the information…
Sharif Ishnin | Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
It’s a disease of the heart that no doctor can cure.;)
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Vincent Eggleston Jr | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
They say what goes around comes back around. But hey “who are they”.
AlmaG | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
Moving on is better than revenge because revenge keeps you tied up to that aweful situation
Wonderful article Marlene
Christine Ramsay | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
I wouldn’t take revenge but I do find it hard to forgive someone who has hurt me emotionally. I find myself avoiding that person as a defence against further hurt. Good work.
Christine
livemike | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
It depends on what type of revenge you want..Doing the same hateful deed back dosnt work at all.Negative and Negative anly creates negative.I dont agree with ignoring this behaviour either and will tackle it carefully to insure the other party dosnt do it again to me or others..In otherwords expose them for what they are.You are doing them a favour in the long run and protecting someone else from abuse….
girlnextdoor | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
Revenge is a waste of time and energy just that nothing more two wrongs do not make a right if someone is a creep just ignore them do not fall to their level its not worth it.I know its very tempting to give tit for tat but no point.This lesson is well delivered, thanks for reminding me , love Smita…
chitragopi | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
Life is too short to be wasted on revenge. One does not get anything other than mental satisfaction out of it. Nice thoughtful article.
papaleng | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
Yes, revenge is a natural reaction by individuals to get even with those who wronged them. And I don’t blame them, but if you have a personal relation with Jesus, this will definitely change.
athena goodlight | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
It is so burdensome to harbor grudge and think of revenge. “Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.” that is sweetest for me. He takes care of it. We just do the right thing.
sexyme | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
ur no doubt an intense writer great work
CA Johnson | Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
Your article was really interesting. You do have to be careful when you get revenge on people. It can really blow up in your face.
sexyme | Nov 13, 2009 | Reply
i perchance drop in a second time
i want to only learn
hope i am permitted to gain
from your wisdom
sunshine926 | Nov 14, 2009 | Reply
Thank you all for the comments and glad you enjoyed my article. 1087 views already as of today.