Negativity, need advice
@feliciamimmi22 (101)
Ireland
December 25, 2006 9:33am CST
I have a friend who has a very negative attitude, and I am generally talking to her for hours on the phone, trying to get her to see things from a brighter perspective. her responses are always "Nothing good ever happens to me" and "there's no point in even trying" It gets me down as well, as no matter what I say it does not seem to have any effect.
Any advice?
2 responses
@feliciamimmi22 (101)
• Ireland
25 Dec 06
Thats what I think too! Thanks for your input. I just wish she could believe that too!
@butjazz (22)
• India
25 Dec 06
most people are unhappy because they are looking for BIG happiness. but the problem is big moments of joy only come once in a while. but if we can start enjoying the smaller moments of joy, then it will make life beautiful.
whether it's the sound of rain on my roof, a tv comedy, a good match india won, a kid dancing, a mother taking care of her child and smiling when the baby smiles, a colleague's promotion, a pat on the back from the boss - there are enough small joys which coming our way - we just need to appreciate them and enjoy. that's the secret of long lasting happiness
