...as you would have others do unto you.

Life would be so much simpler if everyone lived by this rule, everyday, bar none. Instead we are all out for revenge, to make others look bad in the hopes that we will look better.

I remember one day in sixth grade. We all walked into our social studies class and found balloons tied to our standard gray desks. As we sat down we noticed a pin taped to each desk. The teacher explained that the student with an intact balloon at the end of class would receive the grade of an "A" for the day. If we all sat there and did nothing, we could have contributed to the entire class getting an "A", but no, everyone went at each other's balloons and popped them. Arguments broke out, there was much excitement and in the end everyone was frustrated.

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

Certainly some started out with the intention of being nice to everyone else, but once their balloon was popped why not take it out on them?

The thing that I will never understand is in the midst of all of my disagreements with my ex, is why can't he refrain from doing the things to me that he would flip if I did to him?

Let me tell you, it is so tough to remain confident and calm and do what you would want your ex to do for you, even if you know they will never reciprocate. But in the end - whenever that may be - it will all be worth it.