Originally Posted by
HeartIsAching
In all actuality, that was more rhetoric than reality. In all likelihood, I wouldn't hit anybody back that hit me, man or woman... but I'd not be more or less likely to do it based on their gender. I just loathe the concept that because they possess a vagina and ovaries instead of testicles and a penis it makes them magically immune to retaliation - it's a special privilege I don't subscribe to.
I remember being in highschool and this boy offended me. So I slapped him. And he slapped me back. Neither of us injured the other - it was more about shock factor.
I'm glad he slapped me back - it shocked me into realising that my actions were unacceptable. The fact that I was a girl and he was a boy didn't come into it.....he was simply giving back what I dished out.
Never regret anything that has happened in your life. It cannot be changed, forgotten or undone. So, take it as a lesson learned and move on.