What is a fight?

[enchanted]

Have you ever wanted to physically fight or harm someone? What is actually happening in those moments?

I think it comes down to two main factors:

1 A Failure of Communication: One party lacks the communication or persuasion skills needed to sway the other person to their point of view.

2 Incompatible Realities: Two people possess fundamentally unresolvable, conflicting views or needs.

In both instances, language has reached its absolute limit. When words fail, physical violence is utilized as a substitute. This breakdown is precisely where the archaic concept of the "duel" originates. a method to settle disputes when peaceful dialogue is no longer possible. 

[Joseph Maynor]

Fight can also be seen as play.  

 

[enchanted]

I think then solutions to fights are getting better with language and persuasion skills and also realizing that not all conflicts can be resolved with words. And violence is the second option that many people unfortunately resort to. 

[Joseph Maynor]

Just now, enchanted said:

I think then solutions to fights are getting better with language and persuasion skills and also realizing that not all conflicts can be resolved with words. And violence is the second option that many people unfortunately resort to. 

Unlike the "lower animals" we fight over words.  

[enchanted]

10 minutes ago, Joseph Maynor said:

Fight can also be seen as play.  

 

Oh interesting, I never thought of that. 

[Joseph Maynor]

It shows how a loving environment can cure a lot of hostility even beyond what we think instinct would suggest.