A one-way rivalry is a rivalry where one of the participants is much more emotionally invested in the conflict. This state could arise if one of the parties (A) to the rivalry objectively outmatches the other (B) in significant way. The inferior party (B) will continue to value the prospect of winning, while (A) will shift focus toward other competitors that provide more of a challenge. Alternatively, (A) may simply have lost interest in the rivalry.
(B) may perceive their opponent (A) to be elitist or condescending if the one-way status of rivalry becomes clear. Conversely, (A) may consider (B) to be desperate or insecure.
(B) may perceive their opponent (A) to be elitist or condescending if the one-way status of rivalry becomes clear. Conversely, (A) may consider (B) to be desperate or insecure.
1. In sports, the Mets-Yankees rivalry is a great example of a one-way rivalry. By virtue of their geographic proximity, some conflict between the teams is inevitable. However, the Yankees are widely acknowledged to be the more powerful of the two and find the Red Sox to be a more worthy opponent (though the Sox-Yankees has had elements of a one-way rivalry in the past).
2. Perhaps the most significant example in US society is the South's antagonism for the North. Many Southerners still bear great ill will toward the North for their victory in the Civil War and subsequent control during Reconstruction, some even believing that the North may be actively attempting to "keep them down". Actual antagonism from Northerners toward the South is generally limited to jokes about the Southern accent and the like.
2. Perhaps the most significant example in US society is the South's antagonism for the North. Many Southerners still bear great ill will toward the North for their victory in the Civil War and subsequent control during Reconstruction, some even believing that the North may be actively attempting to "keep them down". Actual antagonism from Northerners toward the South is generally limited to jokes about the Southern accent and the like.
by zedknee March 9, 2011
Get the one-way rivalry mug.An old junkie double-cross; when one junkie shoots up another who believes she's getting a certain dose but, in reality, is getting mostly water while the junkie shooting her up is keeping the dope for himself
by Mimapete June 27, 2011
Get the giving her the river mug.Related Words
rivea
• rivearna
• river
• River Rats
• Rivas
• River Phoenix
• Riven
• rival
• river nigger
• river pig
When you have diarrhea and you shit down a girls boobs and it runs down to her puss and you eat her out
by Kriknebrok98 December 18, 2016
Get the mississippi mud river mug.by ahdada August 28, 2021
Get the national voice reveal day mug.Alice Aguilar-Rivera is a very kind and caring person, alot of the times she may not seem or act like she cares but she does. She's the type of person you want to keep in your life until the day you die because no matter how many wrongs you do she will be there for you, and she needs you there for her even though she doesn't always open up to you it's still important that you be there all the time, so that she doesn't feel alone. Her feelings are something that's difficult to get used to, she could seem like she's mad at you and possibly hurt your feelings even when she doesn't mean to, she just doesn't know how to deal with her feelings or emotions sometimes so she turns it into anger and hatred but that's ok because over all she will be the person you love and care about
Alice Aguilar-Rivera is someone you never want to let go of and try to keep in your life for as long as you can
by Paul walker 2013 December 7, 2021
Get the Alice Aguilar-Rivera mug.Why would you try to sell someone down the river? That someone could accidentally be your grandmother.
by Sexydimma July 1, 2022
Get the Sell someone down the river mug.by Billam7 January 25, 2020
Get the Floats the boat in your river mug.