Rude Driver - Angry Hubby - Calm wife!!

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Long story short. Hubby and I were out driving. Hubby proceeded to get over but saw a driver which was in his blind spot and he steered back to his lane. The driver passed him (a lady) and gave him the finger. Hubby was very angry..he did not say anything but started to speed up and catch up to her. He was so close to her vehicle. I talked him down and told him she's not worth it, she is already having a bad day. I had to repeat several times, she's not worth it. He listened and calmed down...thank goodness. He normally would have been HIGHLY upset cursing, etc. But he kept his composure. What a day but we end up having a pretty good evening. He would have made matters MUCH worst than they had to be. A lot of times, we cannot allow others to transfer their negative energy on to us. Sometimes, easier said than done.
 

Terrible idea to confront any driver. That's how people get shot - both driver & passengers.
Just had two this past week - wife lost her husband when he did the same thing....followed a driver who cut him off to yell at him. Other driver fired into their car, killing the husband.
Stupid wife says to reporter, "When the driver cut us off, my husband went into dad mode because our child was in the car. Why did he have to shoot my husband."
Uh.....no, dear. Husband didn't go into "Dad" mode; he went into idiot mode & risked all three of your lives.
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/202...leaves-father-of-5-month-old-girl-brain-dead/
 
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win231 said:
Terrible idea to confront any driver. That's how people get shot - both driver & passengers.
Just had two this past week - wife lost her husband when he did the same thing.
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My hubby told me he was glad I was with him and calmed him down. You are soooooo right. But she was very rude to give him the finger. However, no reason to make matters worse.
 

I'm a pretty anti-violence guy. I've never been in a real brawl. But, at times, when I was driving; I got so######ing mad, at some rude SOB. There's something about being behind the wheel of a car that blurs my inhibitions. There is such a thing as road rage. It's totally inappropriate. Unfortunately I have it at times.
 
BJ: You are a WISE woman! What would he have done anyway? Would he have beat up a woman?
Your husband is lucky to have you! You should tell him that!
 
The other driver probably told her family this tale very differently. "This guy swerves into and out of my lane without even seeing me..."

Agreed that rage has no place on the road. It's good that you were able to help calm down your husband's anger.
 
"Road Rage" is always a problem, and seems to be increasing as more and more people are getting stressed from this corona virus. In many cases, it can result in a bad wreck, or even gun fire.
When on the highway, I constantly check my mirrors, etc., looking for drivers doing stupid things, so I can avoid them. In a couple of cases, when witnessing such a "confrontation" between drivers, I've dialed 911 on the cell phone, and given a description to the highway patrol, so the cops can hopefully intervene before things get completely out of control.
 
fuzzybuddy said:
I'm a pretty anti-violence guy. I've never been in a real brawl. But, at times, when I was driving; I got so######ing mad, at some rude SOB. There's something about being behind the wheel of a car that blurs my inhibitions. There is such a thing as road rage. It's totally inappropriate. Unfortunately I have it at times.
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Being an "Anti-Violence Guy" has to be accompanied by maturity.
It might help if you frequently remind yourself that you are someone's uncle, brother, cousin, nephew, father, grandfather, etc. & how would losing you affect them?
And when you're driving with loved ones in a car, how will you feel if you caused any of them to get shot because you lack self control?
 
fuzzybuddy said:
I'm a pretty anti-violence guy. I've never been in a real brawl. But, at times, when I was driving; I got so######ing mad, at some rude SOB. There's something about being behind the wheel of a car that blurs my inhibitions. There is such a thing as road rage. It's totally inappropriate. Unfortunately I have it at times.
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Me too @fuzzybuddy but I dont drive much anymore....it's a terrible emotion that overcomes some of us without thinking clearly and letting it go...
 
Normally, I'm not a confrontational sort. I did work in a mental hospital, so I have experience dealing with irrational people. So you think I wouldn't have road rage. But, at times, I get way angry at others. I don't know why being behind the wheel of a car brings this out, it just does. Mostly, I can control it, but I have to admit there were a few times when I didn't. You really aren't thinking of the consequences.
 
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