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Are you a fight or flight kind of person?
By Emily Ratay — Written on Apr 14, 2017
Confrontation can be very scary. Sometimes, it can get so bad that you lose friendships and make enemies.
Other times, confrontation can be like an adrenaline rush; getting to say something to someone who has been on your case forever.
If you’re anything like me, then you have a totally adverse reaction to confrontation.
Your hands shake, you stutter, and you basically get your ass handed to you from the other person.
If you’re NOT like me (lucky you), then you know exactly what to say during confrontation to put the other person in their place. People like you tend to thrive in high-pressure situations, which is a quality I WISH I had.
But confrontation isn’t always an opportunity to tear someone down. Sometimes, it’s there to make you and someone else more honest with each other.
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If you have ever had a difficult time saying something to your friend that really needed to be said, then you know that you really only have two options: say it and hope for the best or keep it to yourself and possibly make things worse later on.
Confrontation CAN get ugly, but only if you say things to make the other person feel bad.
Instead, it’s always better to listen to what your friend has to say before saying your peace. Who knows? You both might be having the same problem.
And even if it seems like things got too ugly and your friendship might never be the same, apologies are always the best way to end confrontations, especially if you are confronting someone for a good reason.
Keep reading to find out how your astrological sign handles confrontation. I can already tell you that some zodiac signs do NOT take it well.
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Aries is unafraid of anything, including confrontation.
If she hears that you are talking about her behind her back or that you don't like her, chances are she is going to say something to your face.
Aries doesn't like confronting people because she thinks everyone should like her.
She confronts people because she believes that it's rude to have an opinion of somebody before you even get to know them, which is right on the money.
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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus will confront you if what you have said to her or about her is enough to hurt her feelings.
That said, her confrontation often turns to stubbornness, making it almost impossible for you to apologize to her.
Taurus knows that there is a reason why you said something bad about her and if that reason is especially personal, she isn't going to want to let it go so easy.
This can be kind of annoying, especially if you are trying to make amends, but sometimes you just have to let Taurus be Taurus.
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Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini doesn't particularly like dealing with confrontation, but she knows that it is much better to face a difficult situation instead of ignoring it and letting it fester.
She is great with communication and will try to get you to talk it out instead of arguing with you.
That said, if something is particularly harsh, "talking it out" is not going to get you anywhere with a Gemini.
She will let you know that you've hurt her, but she will also let you know that if it happens again, things are going to get nasty.
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Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer dislikes confrontation because she knows that it is usually a pretty negative experience.
She would rather kiss and make up instead of having it to become a drawn-out ordeal, but she knows that we don't always get what we want.
Cancer will try to defuse the situation first before things get worse, but if the other party is unwilling to play fair, then she will confront them.
She doesn't like it, but she does what she has to do.
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Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo is all about confrontation because she knows that it's a chance for her to be a drama queen.
She does like saying exactly what is on her mind during confrontation, but she also understands that it's a way to be honest with somebody she cares about.
When confronting somebody that she doesn't like or is a stranger, Leo doesn't hold back.
She wants you to know that acting this way is disrespectful and that she won't have any of it.
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Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo tends to stay away from confrontation because she knows that it can ruin relationships.
That said, she is more than willing to have a serious discussion if you've hurt her feelings or vice versa.
Her main goal when dealing with confrontation and arguments is letting the other person know that she deeply cares about them.
She would hate for one discussion to completely ruin a good friendship. She believes that a good apology can take care of anything.
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Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Libra stays away from confrontation like it's the plague because she knows that she doesn't handle it well.
Confrontation usually involves her picking sides, which is pretty much impossible for Libra to do.
When she is caught in confrontation, she will either try to apologize to speed things up or withdraw completely from the situation.
It's not a good choice, but it's got Libra written all over it.
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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpio welcomes confrontation because it's a good chance for her to speak honestly with someone.
That said, she often takes things too far and unintentionally hurts the other person's feelings.
Scorpio knows that she doesn't have a filter between her brain and her mouth sometimes, so she tries to pick her battles carefully.
When she knows that she has the opportunity to go all out on someone, she takes that opportunity every time.
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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius believes that confrontation is much too serious for any conversation and will never get herself into a situation like this.
Obviously, it's not possible to completely avoid confrontation, but if she can try to defuse the situation and come to a compromise, it's better than nothing.
Sagittarius just want to have a good time, but that doesn't mean she doesn't care about her friends’ feelings.
She wants them to know that they matter and if that means hashing it out, then that's what she will do.
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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn doesn't necessarily like confrontation, but if she knows that it is the only way to deal with something, then she will do it for the sake of getting it over with.
She doesn't like the idea that someone dislikes her so much that they would rather argue with her than be civil, so this is the only time when confrontation comes in handy.
She believes that life is tit for tat, which means that if you want to argue with her, then she will argue with you.
Just be aware that Capricorn is much more calculated and smart than people think, so this might not end well for you.
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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius won't seek out confrontation, but if there's a situation where she needs to be a little mean and very honest, she's going to take it.
Confrontation for Aquarius is just another way for her to be honest with somebody who would rather not be honest in any other situation.
She appreciates having friends and family who value her friendship, which is why it's so much harder for her to confront the people she loves.
She would rather have a calm discussion, but she knows that is not always going to happen.
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Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Pisces doesn't like confrontation because she thinks of it as a way for the other person to tell her why they hate her.
She can sometimes overreact and make a bigger deal out of an argument than she has to, but she only does it because she wants the other person to know that she values her relationships more than people think.
When it comes to confrontation, Pisces will often apologize before anything gets resolved.
To her, confrontation is like pulling teeth; complete and utter torture.
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