When Push comes to Shove

There are things in life that everyone can take.
For instance: Gravity.
It gives us the little "push" we need. It holds us down on the wonderful planet that we call earth. With out it pushing down on us, we'd just be floating about.

Then there are things that not every one can take.
For Instance: pressure.
Not everyone can sit at the bottom of a 15 foot pool because the pressure hurts their ears to much. Not everyone can handle someone putting pressure on their side because they will erupt into laughter.

Its like when a bully pushes you around, that most can take. Most everyone can take a little jostling. Not very many people can handle a bully's shove. Most people will "break", either giving up their lunch money, crying, or telling the principal.

Often I push, just enough to keep people at arms length. Sometimes once I know someone can handle the push, I see if they can handle the shove. Most times, I lose a friend.