Why are people so negative?

It’s easier. With things the way they are in the world it’s no problem to be negative. Being positive, on the other hand, takes effort.

You should speak to me more often. I think I'm wonderful

Doesn't being negative all the time just take up too much energy? Count me in on the positive outlook people

I don't know what's at the root of these discussions on negativity but I do think that a lot of people take offence when none is actually intended.

Wise words! I am positive, I got that half full glass. when I am told its impossible for me to do something I will bust a gut before I quit, just to show them yes a little old lady can do it. But I do understand, I see it too. I am not sure but many have said they suffer with mental illness, so that maybe why people have low self esteem. My favorite is I can`t find a job because I don`t have a car, you give them a car, then they can`t find a job because they don`t have the proper education, you tell them go to McDonald`s or Walmart they`ll hire them and they roll their eyes like they are to good to ........work. This is when I walk away, those are toxic people that will never change.

I try to keep negativity to myself and away from here. There is an appropriate time and place to express one's negative thoughts.

I try to be as positive as I can be though. Have a great evening ahead Fredo.

I am positive, and when I cannot be upbeat, which happens to the best of us, then I am quiet.

Alfredo, they are young and have a lot to learn--mostly not to worry which is why they are negative plus their world is pretty gloomy while we are old to realize that just waking up in the morning makes for a positive day!

Those who are so negative must lead miserable lives. I’m a pretty upbeat and happy person and totally agree with you.

Some make a career out of being negative.

I try my best to see something positive every day.

I do not know why people are negative. I did not have such an experience here and I hope I will not have it, because it would hurt me, because I am very emotional.

yes alot !!!

I try very hard not to be negative and to stay away from negative people.

You said that very well, Fredo. It is by will. I do complain somewhat, but overall I am more on the optimistic side. I just get tired of hearing those I live with be down and out all the time. I should just turn on my music up louder and sing out the blues.

For some, it is their comfort zone.

People who are always negative and argumentative are not happy in their own lives. There are times I can be over something but then I shake it off and try to be positive.

Those who choose to look at life from a positive point of view are so much happier--in my opinion.

I believe that negativity is a bad habit and some people just flow in that channel, naturally.