Here is physical bullying information that physical bullies hope and pray you never find out. ‘Wanna know these secrets?
Suffering physical bullying is painful and downright scary. You know that if a physical bully attacks you once, they’ll do it again. But what if I told you that there’s physical bullying information that you still don’t know and probably haven’t thought about?
In this post, you will learn physical bullying information that no one has told you about.
Once you learn about all these secrets that these bullies keep hidden, you will feel more confident in yourself just by knowing their weaknesses.
This post is all about the physical bullying information that no one has likely told you but every victim of bullying needs to know.
Physical Bullying Information
These bullies use force because of an inner sense that they otherwise would have no influence over people. When people dare to disagree with, defy, thwart, or worse, ignore them, they automatically think:
“Nobody will listen to me.”
“I can’t get anywhere with anyone.”
“They don’t value me.”
“They don’t respect me.”
“I can’t get any cooperation out of anyone.”
“I can’t get any satisfaction.”
And the list goes on and on…
This causes them to feel weak and defeated. Therefore, they use force and violence to get their point across because it’s the only thing that works for them.
1. They Are the Weakest of All
But that is weakness because people only submit because they don’t the bully to beat them up. In other words, they never do it because they want to, but to keep themselves safe from harm.
True persuasion or influence is having someone do something for you because they want to do it. Therefore, when people have a choice and they choose to do something you want is so much more rewarding.
Understand that physical bullies see everything as zero-sum: They either have total control, or no control at all. There’s no in-between. If they can’t have complete influence, they feel ineffective and powerless.
Physically violent and forceful bullies often compare themselves with others. They see themselves as less effective than others when it comes to persuasion and influence. They feel that they’re no good at getting others to cooperate and at being in command of circumstances and situations.
Therefore, in their intense anger and rage, and through use of force and violence, these bullies shift the blame.
They shift blame from their own sense of powerlessness to the behavior of their targets. These people then see their targets as their enemies or adversaries. Therefore, they feel that they must punish and destroy these targets.
Physical Bullying Information: Using Physical Violence for Anything Other Than Self-Defense is Weakness.
“(The target) is wrong for defying me.”
“He never listens to me.”
“She never pays attention to me.”
“That loser is not giving me the respect they owe me.”
By shifting the blame onto their targets, physical bullies can blunt the pains of their frustrations and disappointments. Why? Because anger and rage are less unpleasant than sadness and hopelessness.
Again, I want you to realize that this is weakness in and of itself. Physically violent and forceful bullies may look strong and mighty. They seem tough as they’re whipping and beating up on some poor helpless human being, However, they’re really weak.
In fact, they’re the weakest of all other types of bullies. And it’s simply because they can’t get power any other way. The only way they can get it is to use the fear of physical harm and yes, even murder.
Outside of their use of fear and bodily harm, these bullies are totally ineffective. They have no gift of gab, charm or seductive powers.
In other words, they cannot get people to do what they want them to do through the use of persuasion.
2. These types of Bullies Feel Powerless. they’re are No Different Than Rapists
For example, the reason why most rapists rape isn’t only about power over another. Put bluntly, it’s because they couldn’t get sex any other way.
Maybe they have no game- they have a hard time seducing a woman to go to bed with them. It could be that they don’t know how to flirt with or court a woman effectively.
Moreover, maybe they’re creepy or unattractive and women find them disgusting and repulsive. Either way, they’re a turn off to potential partners, which means that they are ineffective and powerless.
So, the only way they can get sexual gratification is to use force and violence- rape!
3. Physical Bullying Information: Physical Bullies Feel Vulnerable during conflicts.
It comes down to the bully’s views of not just others, but of themselves. The reason these bullies use physical force and violence is because they feel vulnerable in conflicts.
Therefore, they go to the only problem-solving technique they’re most comfortable and familiar with- physical violence.
Physical violence is the only way they feel they can punish their targets and, therefore, restore their self-esteem.
Here’s another way to look at it: Anytime anyone has to physically threaten you to make you do what they want, it only means that you have all the power, not them. Yes, they may beat the crap out of you, but chances are good that you don’t have to resort to that kind of behavior to get your needs met.
And your scratches, bruises, and broken bones will heal. But your bullies’ stupidity and lack of social intelligence, powers of persuasion, and people skills are things they are stuck with- forever!
And if nothing else, remember this! You have a God-given, animal right to defend yourself from harm. If a bully is pounding on you, it’s no use to rely on the school, workplace, and sometimes the law to protect you. You must learn to protect yourself and if that means throwing up your dukes, so be it!
4. They Feel They’re entitled and that you owe them.
These bullies tend to crave instant and immediate gratification and physical violence gives them that- an immediate rush of power and dominion, a thrill, a sense of control and that they’ve won.
Many physically violent bullies are egocentric and have delusions of grandeur. And when a target sticks up for themselves against these bullies right or wrong, they shatter that self-image.
Moreover, if the victim happens to say something, anything back to the bullies, it causes the bullies to automatically see themselves as on the weaker end. This is why they retaliate so forcefully.
It makes these bullies feel weak and impotent. Therefore, they fly into a rage and use violence to restore that sense of power and invincibility.
Understand that these types of people are self-serving. Moreover, they feel superior to anyone else. Therefore, they think they have innate entitlements that supersede even the most basic human rights of their targets.
Physical Bullies Expect their victims to “Take it.”
In other words, these bullies believe they’re entitled to harm their targets. On the other hand, their targets are just supposed to “shut up and take it.” ‘Just take the abuse without question or protest.
Therefore, when the victim opposes and protests the abuse, the bullies will take it as a challenge and an insult. As a result, they will use forceful and violent measures to take the target down.
5. Physical Bullying Information: Physical Bullies are Sadistic.
These people derive feelings of pleasure when beating up their targets and feel no shame unless they’re found out by the wrong people.
Moreover, they are open with their violence and do not fear retaliation nor accountability. Why? Because they know that most others are too scared to address the behavior and confront them.
As mentioned earlier, physical bullies with NPD have no qualms about asserting their dominance over others. They feel their entitlements are supreme to your basic rights.
Therefore, they confidently encroach on your time, your space, and your safety. Where most people would feel guilt and shame over hurting someone, physical bullies with NPD only feel powerful and victorious.
These bullies have a low threshold for frustration and will make their targets pay dearly for frustrating them.
Sadly, there isn’t much you can do to help these types of people. People with narcissistic personality disorder are resistant to any help or change. Consequently, those who are physically violent usually end up in prison for battery or murder.
However, there are a few things you can try if you’re the type who doesn’t like to fight.
Talk your way out of the altercation.
Do this if the bully threatens you with physical violence.
Give the bully a small dose of (false) empathy and sympathy. Pretend like you feel bad for “the poor guy” and use the appropriate tone of voice and body language to make it sound convincing.
Also, your body language and tone should match your words and convey empathy.
For example, you can begin with, “I understand why your upset about XYZ…” then state your case.
But don’t overdo it! Don’t say any more than what you need to say, don’t talk too fast or look nervous. The last thing you want is to come off like you’re trying too hard because the bully will only think you’re scared or fake.
If talking doesn’t work, leave the situation (if possible).
Find a way to get way away from the person. If you can’t get away because the bully has either cornered or trapped you, then, by all means, fight your way free if you have to.
Although you may not want to resort to hitting back, sometimes you have no choice. You either fight or get your butt handed to you.
Physical Bullying Information: Call for help. Call 911 and get the police involved.
The bully may get away with it, but at least you will have a record of the call and a police report on file should the bully come after you again.
You can’t go wrong with establishing a recorded history of bad behavior. A trail of records will go a long way in protecting you. Also, it helps to have foreknowledge of the 3 signs that verbal abuse will turn physical.
If all else fails, FIGHT!
And fight like hell! Sock the bully in the nose! Sometimes, you must use the last resort for self-defense. You’ve tried everything else so you have a record on the bully.
Also, chances are that others will know you fought in self-defense and give you a pass. This is another benefit to establishing a recorded history of your bully’s bad behavior.
However, if you get blamed and punished for defending yourself, know that you were in the right. Never let anyone convince you that you were wrong.
The purpose of this post was to give you the physical bullying information that almost no one else thinks about to give you something to boost your confidence level.
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Physical bullies are the worst kind because like you eloquently point out, they think they can get their way through violence. Once again, Cherie, great advice.
Thank you so much, Michael! However, many of these types usually end of with serious legal problems. 😁
This may sound funny but growing up I loved competing against the boys. Playing football with them, wrestling with them, etc. It really toughened me up a lot and gave me confidence and I loved getting rough with them and they were free to get rough with me (If I was competing with them they had every right to tackle me as a hard as anyone else). It made me tough and made me unafraid to stand up to a bully even if they made a physical threat.
That’s awesome, Pammy! When I was a kid, I loved to rough it up with the boys too. And really, I had no choice as I was the only girl in my neighborhood. 🤣😂🤣😂 Also, I was the only girl in the family for a long time. So, I played ball with my brother and all my cousins (all boys). It will definitely toughen you up. 😁