You sound like you may have quite a positive, optimistic mindset @MisterPaul, and, so, if you're interacting with a person who doesn't have that same mindset, then generally you will hear and feel, you will sense the negativity, the disparity, and you may feel like the life is being sucked out of you by certain people. I'm just guessing but I think that's what may be happening in your case. It's just different mindsets. Positive vs negative.

And also, congratulations on the weight loss. Super well done, it's a good achievement.💪💪