I have always been the master of walking out. I used to detest confrontation not because I didn't like to put my point across, but that I prefer peace of mind. These days, I've gone to the other end of the continuum - the preference for putting the point across. I feel that sometimes it's to my detriment, but having grown older, the base truth is most important to me. I'm not rude or anything, just diplomatically blunt. I also believe that once something leaves your mouth, you can never, ever, retract it. Therefore, when dealing with uncertain facts, I'd take the less acute route and go for a wider perspective in the argument.And so, say what you mean and mean what you say. Otherwise, go have a cuppa and reserve your comments.
I used to take time to get into another lengthy discussion to explain that if you've missed your boat, it ain't coming back till it's scheduled to do so. In my case, never. It's not the once bitten twice shy syndrome, it's the 'I let you off once, don't think i'm nice'.
So, instead of opting for a lengthy discussion which would take mega ounces of my energy, I chose to turn on my ignore mode. Why go back to disgustingly awful circumstances when I have been deliriously happy ever since? I feel sorry for that person, but then, it's self preservation for me right now.
