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Sometimes no matter what he says I interpret it with a negative view.

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Could this be a pattern of making sure you are mentally prepared for the worst. I think sometime I find myself assuming a negative perspective because I don't want to risk feeling let down, stupid, or unprepared if/when the worst case scenario turns out to be reality.