Verbal sparring with kind, somewhat fragile people can act as a training ground, helping them hone their wit so that if someone with truly bad intentions shows up and antagonises them, they can defend themselves
Verbal sparring with kind, somewhat fragile people can act as a training ground, helping them hone their wit so that if someone with truly bad intentions shows up and antagonises them, they can defend themselves
It's a good idea for introverts
Introverts forge their sharpest edges in quiet isolation, turning verbal fire into inner steel—antagonists become unwitting forges for the soul's unyielding strength
Those on the receiving end often take it as playful banter—which it partly is—while the exchanges quietly function as mentorship, shaping a stronger, more confident version of them
Standing up for oneself is important, so when an inherently good person lacks defensive tools, the instinct is to furnish them