FORGIVEN WITH AN EXCUSE

Now this is a very good approach. One where you put conditions on forgiving someone. Yeah, that is very cool.

Sort of like, well I did put down my knife, but you know I can still reach it when your back is turned. Keeps that wonderful level of tension flowing.

And really that is more important that revenge. Just that joyous occasion when the person you hate is stuck worrying when you will get even.

Only you never do have this plan to actually do anything. Just leave them assuming you will.

Now that is the best kind of torture. Oh yeah, you got to love it. A real perfect way of getting even without actually getting even.

Well at least not in a way that you have to confess. Nope, this is all so much better when you can leave them worried.

But the important part with this is the bluff. You have to be sure they think you are going to get even.

Which isn't that hard. You just have to say the right choice of words that makes them nervous.

Now the important part is never actually threatening. You have to avoid that option. Because then you have to actually do something.

And that can be a big mistake. Oh yeah, nothing like saying you are going to shoot somebody when you have only blanks or a toy pistol.

So you must do your best to maintain the illusion instead of a real threat. Yep, that is the key.

And if it is forgotten it can be very dangerous. That is if you are dealing with somebody who really does have a gun.

Then you could have a big problem. You know it is a nice safety tip. Always make sure that you check for such things before you piss somebody off.

Just a helpful hint to be sure you don't get in trouble later. Oh yeah not a good idea. We really need to be careful on such things.

Now for me this is not quite the choice I want. So the only way to avoid it is by being a very effective liar. And there is no room for error that is for sure. The difference is whether you win or end up with a bullet wound.