revenge: Revenge May Be Sweet, But Like Saccharine, It Leaves An Aftertaste - 08/30/09 01:27 AM
At some time almost all of us have suffered insults or worse from others and have secretly longed for a way to even the score, to avenge ourselves and gain retribution for the wrongdoing. And while vindication may temporarily soothe our feelings, such acts have the potential to harm us more than the offender.
 
It’s the “burning bridges” concept. We just never know when such actions may come back to “bite” us, when we may need to call upon the offender. Bridges can be crossed, that is, we can walk away from bad or obnoxious behavior; but if we “blow” … (22 comments)