For those who like to antagonize (date, woman, child, Latin)
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I live with someone who openly admits that he likes to antagonize others to get a reaction. He has bragged about countless stories about bullying others in grade school (e.g., throwing spit balls at them, hitting others in the head with footballs when not looking, etc.) He has also bragged about needling and antagonizing adults to get "reactions" out of them (e.g., proving that his subordinates at work are not equals, starting political arguments for needling purposes, etc.). I don't understand this at all: it's foreign to me and makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
For those who like to antagonize could you please explain to me why this is done and what is the purpose and is it best to just respond coldly to this persons childish and semi-psychotic antics? Some understanding into this might help me a lot.
Did you read the original post? We are talking about someone who is intentionally is antagonizing and hypocritical. Being bigoted on a regular basis and then saying that others had better watch their tongue because being PC is important (acting as a watchdog). If this doesn't sound like you then you probably can't help out. Your intentions are different.
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Originally Posted by robertpolyglot
Well, I dislike political correctness under some circumstances, so I will speak my mind if it's appropriate. That could start some debate.
I also like off-color humor. For some, that could be considered antagonistic.
I live with someone who openly admits that he likes to antagonize others to get a reaction. He has bragged about countless stories about bullying others in grade school (e.g., throwing spit balls at them, hitting others in the head with footballs when not looking, etc.) He has also bragged about needling and antagonizing adults to get "reactions" out of them (e.g., proving that his subordinates at work are not equals, starting political arguments for needling purposes, etc.). I don't understand this at all: it's foreign to me and makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
For those who like to antagonize could you please explain to me why this is done and what is the purpose and is it best to just respond coldly to this persons childish and semi-psychotic antics? Some understanding into this might help me a lot.
The guy sounds like a child in a man's body. There's nothing you can do unless he sees how ridiculous he is and is willing to change. Unfortunately, if this is the guy from the other thread, this is not likely to happen.
I would assume when the guy runs all his friends off and has no one to antagonize or share his unsolicited wisdom with, only then will he realize how much of a jerk he is. This type of person is generally disliked everywhere.
If this is the guy you're living with, why are you? Can you not find anyone else more tolerable to live with?
I used to date a Latin woman and I liked to get her all riled up just to hear her speak. She would be going a mile a minute and forget to speak English..Man she would sound sexy.
It really depends on the intent behind the antagonism.
There's a huge difference between someone who's a little "mischievous", a pranker, or a gentle tease, and someone who is a bully.
The pranker does it to share a moment, the bully does it to take a moment.
The pranker is all about fun, and sharing, the bully is all about power and huniliation.
This guy you live with sounds like a dick, and I'm sure karma will get around to him. It always does.
Why do they do it ?
Probably an ego trip, a power trip, a little narcissism, because they're really insecure and know that if they weren't a dick, the world would take absolutely no notice of them whatsoever.
I live with someone who openly admits that he likes to antagonize others to get a reaction. He has bragged about countless stories about bullying others in grade school (e.g., throwing spit balls at them, hitting others in the head with footballs when not looking, etc.) He has also bragged about needling and antagonizing adults to get "reactions" out of them (e.g., proving that his subordinates at work are not equals, starting political arguments for needling purposes, etc.). I don't understand this at all: it's foreign to me and makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
For those who like to antagonize could you please explain to me why this is done and what is the purpose and is it best to just respond coldly to this persons childish and semi-psychotic antics? Some understanding into this might help me a lot.
Sounds like your roommate never got the can of whoop-azz as a youngin. Eventually though, it will catch up to him and then the douche bag will get paid back with interest and penalties.
BTW, find yourself a new roomate lest you enjoy the company of bullies.
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Sooner or later, maybe a black eye or two will make him think twice...if it's happened already he may just be a lost cause.
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