What's the right thing to do?

[fordomatic]

So I want to quickly explain a story, i'll try and get to the point quickly. About two years ago i was walking home from the city when i saw a lady being assaulted by her boyfriend, they were both about 25. Long story short he was massive and i took him on and did ok for a while until his girlfriend joined in. I am still dumbfounded why she decided to kick me in the head when i was defending her and yelling at her to run away. I still don't regret what i did to this day but it sure made me promise myself i would not interfere with couple fighting again, not when i got kicked in the head instead of being thanked.

Fast forward two years to Friday night. I was in Melbourne on Swanson street and a couple were walking past arguing. anyway just as they past me he grabbed her hair and threw her to the ground. Now i remember thinking i needed to get him in a headlock as he was right near me, but it was all over so fast.

As soon he pushed her to the ground he walked away fast. Now i am kicking myself that i didn't chase after him, i feel like i have let society and myself down. It was all over so fast that i didn't even have time to do anything. it's funny that im still thinking about it now but i feel like i should have chased him down. My MRS and i checked that the women was alright and we stayed with her for a while.

So my question is, what do you think the right thing to do in this situation is?