iS IT Bad being a pessimist?

[RicardoA]

Do you consider yourself pessimist because others tell you are or because you actually think you are pessimist? Because sometimes realistic people are confused for pessimists.
All in all, its not a great, but it can be good defence against disappointment.

 

[Andy Bogard]

No okay, I guess I'm a realist then?
I still do most of the things which I think are stupid.
But let's say like a new movie will come out I'm like: "Yeah, I hope it'll be cool"
My freinds are like: "OMG, we have to watch this this is sooo amazing omg!"

Oh, well in that light, you seem to be in limbo with Pessimism/Optimism.

 

[Lightbringer]

Yes it is. Being a pessimist means you'll doubt everything, therefore you'll never be content because you'll always fear the worst.

 

[The Dreamer]

Yeah. It is...

 

[N o i r]

Yeah, it's bad. I wouldn't want to hang around one.

Yes it is and it's annoying. I also wouldn't hang out with someone who's always so negative. My gf is that way and sometimes I get annoyed by it.

 

[Tera Path]

I kind of see ''pessimism'' as always being aware of the worst-case scenario, maybe I think that because I'm a pessimist?

Of course, pessimism also has its down sides.

 

[Jazzy Stardust]

Well your life is gonna suck, you need to break that habit.

 

[Edo Ritsu]

Yes, it is.

1. No one wants to be around a 'Debbie Downer'.

2. It can hinder your performances in activites or anything really. Simply because you believe everything is of no use and "it's all going to end anyway".