The Power Struggle

I hate getting sucked into a power struggle- because once I've been sucked into a power struggle with an idiot/ asshole I really have no intention of giving up.  And then the whole thing fucks with me even more, because I am well aware that that's probably what they wanted in the first place.  Or are they that stupid and not realize what they're doing?  Oh who cares- I should be smart enough not to take the bait.  Grrrrrr.......And boy does that sound stupid- yuck- I can't even stand to read the words that I wrote.  I really admire people that don't get sucked into these types of things- I can't wait to get to that level!