Those "gotcha" moments aren't good

 We've gotta release that, it's like a monkey in our backs, that addiction to one-upmanship.

Release the notion that revenge is sweet. It's not sweet to be vengeful, a vengeful spirit is a low to our peace, and doesn't actually get released just because we see someone 'get theirs' or get what we believe they have coming.

An article except by Maddy Heeszel on Metaspoon:

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Metaspoon

PEOPLE REVEAL THEIR WHIMSICAL REVENGE STORY

By Maddy Heeszel - June 14th, 2021

"We all have a different idea of what 'amusing' is. Some of us consider amusement to be sitting on the couch watching reruns of old TV shows while others prefer social outings with good friends as a way to stay entertained. But one thing is for sure: when we're able to muster enough courage to stand up for ourselves (and successfully do), we always get a little kick, a little dose of amusement. There's not really a greater feeling than knowing you were able to snap back at someone who said or did something uncalled for, whether towards you or directed towards someone else. Since we all know how good this feeling feels, why not experience it from an outsider's perspective?"