Quote:I think common sense is the dictator.

 

If you are being assaulted by someone significantly physically inferior, who is unlikely to inflict any serious injuries, then be the bigger person and refrain from violence.  This applies whether its a man or woman assaulting you.  It's the same concept of not beating up the elderly.

 

However, if the person is physically similar or actually causing damage to you, then by all means do what is necessary.  

 

I also don't believe a single counter strike when you are being continuously and relentlessly assaulted is worthy of serious social stigmata.  There's a difference between trading punches and striking back in order to end the assault.

 

I don't know for sure, but I believe in this case she punched him and then he punched her back.  In this situation he should have probably just walked away.  I think he was more worried about his ego and image than being injured.