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Optimistic/pessimistic

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Can a half empty person become a half full person?

Do we all have a emotional set point?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

what about you op?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"what about you op?"
optimistic

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Bookmarking. I’m a harbinger of doom so would be nice to turn that around

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. They will also probably drain half of your cup.

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By *layful HarlequinMan
over a year ago

iver heath

I’d say yes things can just click in an instant and hay presto.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Can a half empty person become a half full person?

Do we all have a emotional set point?"

I don't know...

I'm definitely the glass half full type.

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By *not123Couple
over a year ago

sp1

I have time when half empty normally at home with no kisses or cuddles and total full glass when I see ps Gorgeous eyes and smile and the hug

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a realist and risk assessments are key to my work life so if I observe that the likelihood of failure is greater than success I’ll call it out no matter how much I want it to succeed. It’s always pleasant to be proved wrong in that scenario. And obviously the reverse is true

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Can a half empty person become a half full person?

Do we all have a emotional set point?"

I'm a realist, the half empty/full question all comes down to what your starting point. If you started off empty, then it's half full, but if you started off full then it's half empty. If it was always half, then the glass is too big.

Cal

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

If we are shown empathy, congruence and unconditional regard, I believe so.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

What ever you look for in life you tend to find.

So if you go looking for the negative in every situation you are more likely to find it, not because that's all that's there but because it suits your world view to ignore the positives and tofocus on the negatives.

I'm a realist but I prefer to appreciate the half full glass.

Positivity is far more fun than relentless negativity.

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

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"What ever you look for in life you tend to find.

So if you go looking for the negative in every situation you are more likely to find it, not because that's all that's there but because it suits your world view to ignore the positives and tofocus on the negatives.

I'm a realist but I prefer to appreciate the half full glass.

Positivity is far more fun than relentless negativity.

"

Pretty much this!

Life throws enough shit at us all, why go looking for more?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I’m a realist and very much if life throws you lemons, grab the vodka have a swig and best foot forwards. You’ll only beat it or enjoy it, if you have the will to do so

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By *layful HarlequinMan
over a year ago

iver heath

Anyone fancy a top up then ?

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Difference between an optimist and a pessimist is the optimist has a better time.

I’m definitely an optimist

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can a half empty person become a half full person?

Do we all have a emotional set point?"

What about realist?

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By *layful HarlequinMan
over a year ago

iver heath


"Can a half empty person become a half full person?

Do we all have a emotional set point?

What about realist?"

Ops spanner in the works right there…!

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Suspect OP, if it’s less than full, you drink what’s left and embrace the experience with as much experience and enjoyment you can.

Would hate to think my headstone was carved with, ‘I thought about it’.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

'Hey! I ordered a cheeseburger.' (Far Side, 'The Four Basic Personality Types')

But seriously isn't it better to walk the tightrope between optimism/pessimism? Be optimistic about some things and pessimistic about others.

I think most people sit somewhwere between the two (and optimism/pessimism like many other personality 'traits' is probably a spectrum) and being at the extreme end of either is not always a good thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

With a change of perception and a lot of work getting there, yes it can happen.

Too often though, people are comfortable, finding the inner work too difficult.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’ve always been optimistic and surrounded myself by optimists for that rub off effect, but recently been reading a book about the value of perceiving reality exactly as it is, so practicing being a bit grumpy

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By *issAphroditeWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

I'm definitely a pessimist. Well, cynic really. Expect the worst then you can't be disappointed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a pessimist half empty kind of person, would love to be an optimist instead...anyone have any tips on how to change

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Is this Schrodinger's half person?

You can have optimism, realism and pessimism at the same time and they're not necessarily mutually exclusive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is this Schrodinger's half person?

You can have optimism, realism and pessimism at the same time and they're not necessarily mutually exclusive"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would say I'm more of a realist and can limit my expectations but never lose optimism. Guess that would make me half and half. It is possible to change your mind set but it depends on what's happening in your life that usually tips the balance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think you probably can but it would take a lot of work to turn it around

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