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"With women, not so much."

Hate to sound sexist, but I agree. I have a theory on why this is true. With men, it is acceptable that we can settle our differences with violence. Women don't really have that option (societally). I think a good fistfight is the best thing for kids. Gets their aggression out and then it's done. People understood that. I saw a number of times (and once I participated when I was around 10) of teachers putting boxing gloves and headgear on kids and let them go a round. The kids tire themselves out trying to punch one another, no one gets hurt and the problem is solved. I also think that this is one of the reasons for the rise in school shootings. Kids don't have this option anymore.

The difference I note is that guys will run out of patience and fight and get it over with.

Women on the other hand will do a slow burn, sit back and look for an opportunity to extract some backstabbing vengeance at a future date.

I think it’s about being averse to open conflict.