Among friends and colleagues alike, conversations can be full of negativity. Whether it’s an offhand comment or a lengthy discussion, pessimism can ruin your mood for the rest of the day. However, ...

We all know someone with an endless list of complaints, turning almost every conversation into a platform for airing grievances. These chronic complainers focus on the negative, exaggerate situations, ...

People are cynical--why wouldn't they be? They are overworked, bossed around, paying more, owning less, losing dreams and struggling with hope. Houses are still foreclosing. Two of my friends were ...