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Old 05-02-2009, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Katie09 View Post
Seeing the world through rose colored glasses is often healthier than not. However, I also read a study that depressed people are MORE in touch with reality. I have told myself I am better off choosing the most positive belief - when I don't know for sure - but this would be like someone ignoring their portfolio in September, 2008. At some point, a person must acknowledge reality for what it's worth. And this is why I post in the secular forum!
I am often accused by my gf of being negative, when I feel that I'm only being objective or realistic.
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