Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist?

[Altheavas]

Pessimism involves expecting the worst in situations,
"it is what it is" reflects an acceptance of the current circumstances without trying to change or improve them.
Both can sometimes coincide, with pessimism leading to an acceptance of things remaining as they are.

Optimism revolves around having a positive outlook, anticipating favorable outcomes, and maintaining a hopeful perspective even in challenging or uncertain situations. It involves believing that things will work out for the best and seeking opportunities for growth, improvement, or positive change. Optimism often fuels resilience and a proactive approach to life's circumstances.

In term of relationship, how does either could impact you as an individual?

[NathanDavis]

I am more of an optimist but more than expecting good outcomes to just come and happen... I do actively work on better/possible outcomes and making the chances or putting the effort for it, yes... as you said it very well, proactive

but I am not just all positive and optimistic... I also mix it up with a good dose and realistic considerations too... this is for a better balance, and because not everything is under my control or direct influence, and because not everyone will be always alright, and I am also aware of my limitations and other stuff like that...

confidence is a very important as well... it is great to have it and to know more or better by experience, but not a good idea to be overconfident all the time, lol

[Altheavas]

What about pessimistic all the time, don’t you think that’s depressing? Would you be able to live with someone who has pessimistic outlook of life?

[NathanDavis]

nope, not at all...

because when people are very pessimistic like that... it is usually a sign of difficult things and/or can be a sign of them not being better people themselves

sometimes they are not bad people but they have gone through really bad things that they have not gotten over or through and this is still very difficult to deal with in a relationship

whether is "their fault or not" is not something ideal for me in most cases

[Gramkabir]

First of all, you've to have a positive mindset which is it'll happen if you try. The second move is the backup move, if you fail what would be the plan B or alternative way to achieve your goal?

But First of all, Be positive mindset in any work. Otherwise we'll never going to reach the goal.

[Gramkabir]

Thank you for MHO

[Sonorous]

Generally, when I was younger, I was primarily an optimist. Now I tend to have more pessimistic feelings towards life. But despite my feelings, I prefer to output more positive things or just things that are more my attempt at being comedic & less serious in nature.

So though I am a cynic, & a pessimist, & a nihilist, I also believe in the Absurdism philosophy. Perception of life can really be heavily influences by our conscious thoughts. I believe that we have more power over our lives than we might think. I've felt how pain doesn't hurt as bad when there's some interpreted meaning behind it.

[AviatorTom]

I am an optimistic realist.

[mobiusforniner]

Was a pessimist for most my life. Now optimist. People often ask me why would I ever want to assume the best in others. I simply reply, because it brings out the best in me.

[Altheavas]

Perfectly said! ❤️

[Inbox]

@Altheavas Why is your dog so sad? 😞

[Altheavas]

She wanted to pet, and I was busy! @Inbox

[Altheavas]

She wanted to get pet, and I was busy! @Inbox

[Inbox]

Ohhh, send her my way next time - I will give that adorable fluffy monster a bear of a hug :)

[Anonymous]

A realist.

Some may view me as a pessimist but that's false. I was an idealist but life as a way of beating that out of you over time. I still believe I can do my part to change the world. I just know you can't change human nature. So I just try to do my part to make the world a better place and I'm relentless at it. But I'm realistic about what I can achieve vs. What I can't now.

[aceleon]

pessimist.

but i am absolutly sick of that since i am a pessimist since age 6. 15 year of my growing up and being a pessimist through all that... let's just say i'm done with it but old habits dies hard.

[Benjiman19]

I feel I'm both an optimist and a pessimist. Of course, it all depends on my mood. When I'm doing good, I'm optimistic and when I'm angry I'm pessimistic. However, I'm more optimistic than anything else.

[exitseven]

I feel optimistic about the future. Things will turn around, I can feel it.

TRUMP 2024

[Joshydavid25]

I'm more of a realist.. I don't see the negative in things, but I don't always see the positives either.. Once I sense that something is wrong, my positivity for a situation goes out the window, and I just start to see it for what it is.

[menina]

I'm mostly pessimistic. I'm already expecting things to go wrong because that's what I've been experiencing my whole life.

[Anonymous]

I’ve been very pessimistic lately but I need to change. I’m a recovering gambling addict and I am lonely during the holidays. Very tough time of the year for me. But I need to find joy in things.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Neither, those 2 outlooks are for quitters who don't want something badly enough.

Determined people engineer favorable outcomes by failing until they succeed.

[Charliefretz329]

I’m a pessimist, I expect and plan for bad things. So most often I’m pleased that things weren’t as bad as they could be. Optimists however think things will always be good and are more disappointed and unprepared than me

[jamesgoldman]

I'm a realist but that often tends to favour a more pessimistic outcome

[Crankor]

Both.. I don't hold expectations which makes me easily impressed. I don't think the worst of situations though so I guess I'm more optimistic...

[Unit1]

Realist. But the feeble people call that being a pessimist, so.

[genericname85]

i'm a pessimist. cause i like positive surprises more than disappointment.

[straightmax12]

All I have to say is that I judge what I see and give my opinions on it. It can either be optimistic or pessimistic, it really depends on what's going on.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I am an optimist.

[SoJust]

I consider myself optimistic and very serious

[Staximus]

You can expect the best when you prepare for the worst