40 People That Got Revenge By Becoming The Best Version Of Themselves

We managed to get in touch with Fronzie7, and they agreed to have a little chat with us about the thread they started. "I got the inspiration for this post while browsing r/AskReddit," they told Bored Panda.

As the replies poured in, Fronzie7 started recognizing a few recurring themes, but "most of the stories involved romantic relationships."

However, while the need for revenge can be understandable, experts say it doesn't bring us any good.

"It's not healthy, but like many other human needs, it's also normal," said Harold Takooshian, professor of psychology at Fordham University in New York.

"Like hate, revenge is something that takes a toll on the person who feels wronged, as well as the [person's] enemy. It is inherently unhealthy because it takes a psychological and physical toll on the person. Venting those feelings of anger and hostility does not decrease those feelings," he explained.

"It may give you a cathartic feeling, but it doesn't last."

For the most part, Fronzie7 agrees with this. "I think that revenge isn't always the best motivation," the Redditor said.

"In my opinion, it's better to simply focus on yourself, and it'll eventually still prove others wrong."

So how does someone cope with a burning desire for revenge? The first, and arguably most important, step is taking responsibility for your emotions.

By entertaining the need to hurt somebody, you're actually hurting yourself. You're allowing yourself to be hurt twice, physically and emotionally.

So it's probably best to try and let go of those feelings and seek other ways to deal with your emotions.