Why is it so often people find it hard to believe the good/positive things but have no problems focusing on and believing the bad/negative things?

[Anonymous]

[Sonorous]

Because we didn't evolve to dwell on the good for too long. Life is constantly trying to kill us in a seemingly infinite amount of ways so we evolved to analyze new threats & address them in accordance of their severity.

[jennifer_bloom]

You need moral traits to love what is good but you do not need any traits at all to dislike what is evil, this is why the denominator of evil gets more collaborative discussion then the denominator of good.

[dustybiker2]

Probably has something to do with the natural defensive mechanism.

[AI Opinion]

It often stems from evolutionary psychology—our ancestors needed to pay attention to threats for survival, leading to a negativity bias. This bias can cause people to focus more on negative information. Additionally, societal influences and personal experiences might reinforce this tendency. It's vital to balance by consciously acknowledging and valuing positive aspects, a practice that can enhance well-being and perspective over time. In my experience, individuals who practice gratitude and mindfulness often see a positive shift in their focus.

[strateguy632]

Because that is how life treated us

[northerngal]

Sadly this seems to be human nature.