3 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About ‘Negative People’ — Everyday Feminism.
Very good article, and it addresses yet another binary prison.
Constance, your pursuit of happiness is not going to be actualised in the elimination of people you think of as negative…
…and this is largely because true happiness is something that has everything to do with who you are or are not, not others. Haven’t you noticed yet that every single “rilly rilly kewl” person you meet eventually does something or says something or is something that is unpleasant or (gasp) *negative*?
And I will say this, but speak for myself alone: I take a certain pride and joy in interacting with “Eeyore” people, and then bringing joy to them.
How in the world is anyone ever going to influence anyone anywhere for joy?
People who are toxic and will destroy you if you let them? Okay, those people you would be wise to avoid if possible, or if not then be suited and booted around.
But people who are simply “negative” are likely reminding you of something about yourself that needs changing, and so Charissa says keep them around, and learn to grow! Give them some grace.
Someday you’re gonna need some for yourself.
Do Justice. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly.
Charissa
Charissa's Grace Notes 
SOOO many people in my family suffer from depression, so this resonated deeply:
“The idea that people with depression are strictly negative people – with no layers, emotions, experiences, strengths, or qualities that are worth admiring – ultimately reduces them to their illness and erases their humanity.”
Love.
Those.
Layers.
Can I say (again) what a Godsend you are to me?
I am so utterly grateful…you are sanity and cheerful kicking of all butts!
As are you.