The Best Defense....

...is a strong offense. It can be extremely effective. The problem is you have to use it sparingly. Play that card too many times and it loses it's power.

People who never admit they were at fault, always assert they were justified, the other person was asking for it, imagined it, misunderstood, must have mental problems, must be off their meds...after awhile that strong offense is just...offensive.

And unbelievable.

And the person making all that noise just keeps looking sadder and lonelier and you wonder if they even realize the room is emptying quickly and they've gone from a crowd to a gang of three with a few stragglers who have one foot out the door.