Was playing with a couple of toy magnets today. Don't ask. A north pole attracts a south pole and vice versa.
Does the north pole think "I feel a pull to that south pole... but I mustn't be tempted... so I'll not (make my) move."
Meanwhile, does the south pole think "I feel a pull to that north pole... but I mustn't be tempted... so I'll not (make my) move."
When the lightning strikes, has it already said to itself... I better not strike? Oh what the heck? As long as no-one gets hurt?
Oops.. couldn't help complicating that end bit.