Some of us are simply soul sucking individuals. You know that one friend who you need to have a drink before you hang out. And then burn sage and light candles once they leave. The same one who seems to never be happy no matter the small and large blessings circling at their feet. Now, I know that life can at times bring you to the brink of madness. But, damn, living in that misery may not be the best option.
And somehow they seek me out like a beacon. Now I don't mind a friend who needs to vent. Shit, we all need that from time to time. Every time you see them everything in the world is horrible and there is nothing to smile about. I am literally talking about that person who has been working at the same place for 100 years and is ALWAYS unhappy there! They hate it! They want to leave! But somehow, they never get the gumption or a plan to get to moving on. Face it. After awhile you simply have to just find some joy in something or else.
Or even worse, the person who has it going on but is somehow never ever ever grateful. Ever! Really?! You know this person. They get a raise that they have worked very hard for and then they sit at their celebration dinner complaining about how they did not get as much as the other employee. Or even better. Someone gets the role of a lifetime and invites all of their close friends and family out to rejoice the good news, and that one person goes on and on about how they never get cast in anything. And you sit there and watch the life and joy simply drain from the room and the drinks.
So here is some advice. Please stop sucking me and others into your unhappy! Pretty please with sugar and glitter on top. Now if you are having a meltdown, I am their for you. If you are habitually joyless then please seek professional help.
And for those who are simply ungrateful, stop it!! And I write this with love and empathy with a cherry on top.
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