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michiness t1_it5gsue wrote

Reply to comment by chojinra in [Image] "Toxic Positivity is Forced..." - Susan David by true90sstory

It can be frustrating when it’s. all. the. time.

I lived and worked in Ecuador, and I had an absolutely miserable job. But anytime I tried to talk to anyone about it, it was “oh don’t be sad, just drink and dance and be happy!”

There’s wanting to bring your friends up and then there’s taking “positive vibes only” literally.

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chojinra t1_it61xb3 wrote

I can see that. My response would be more along the lines of “Damn, that sucks. Want to see if we can find you a better one?”

I guess a “fixer” would be bad too, but I’d have to offer.

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WhatAreDaffodilsAnyw t1_it6abdq wrote

That's not toxic positivity, that's just empathy, positivity and helping a friend solve a problem

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