Just Ask Elizabeth: Not Allowing Negativity

Dear Elizabeth,

I have a friend who is always negative. No matter how we all try to help her see the positive, nothing works. How can we remain unaffected by her negativity?

Signed,
Always Negative in Allentown

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Dear Always Negative in Allentown,

We all know people like your friend. I always allow them a little time to vent, try to steer the conversation in a positive direction, or simple end the conversation and say goodbye. I simple cannot allow their negativity into my life and neither should you.