Why I Stopped White Knighting
Hey guys, I wanted to share a personal experience that changed my perspective on intervening in other people's problems. I was hanging out with a friend in a parking lot, having a few beers, when we saw a couple arguing nearby. It got heated fast—the guy was yelling, and then he slapped the girl hard across the face. The sound echoed through the lot, and I couldn't believe it. I thought I was doing the right thing, so I walked over and told the guy to leave her alone. I called him a coward for hitting a woman and got in his face. But instead of thanking me, the girl turned on me. She was crying and stamping her feet, but she told me I shouldn't have gotten involved. Then, out of nowhere, the guy attacked me before jumping in his car and speeding off. I ended up with a few bruises and a lot of questions. Why did she go back to him? Why didn't she appreciate my help? My friend tried to back me up, but even he was pissed at her reaction. At the edge of the parking lot, I saw the guy's car idling—he hadn't even left. And guess what? She ran right back to him and got in his car. They drove off together. It's a harsh lesson, but it's one we need to learn: white knighting rarely works out the way you think it will. Women often stay with or go back to abusive men, and trying to save them usually just gets you hurt—physically, like it did for me, or emotionally. I thought I was being the good guy, but all I got was a scar and a reality check. So, next time you see a situation like this, think twice before jumping in. It's not worth it. Chances are, she won't thank you for it, and you might end up worse off. Protect yourself first, brothers.