I find that negative conversations, although at times they are needed do not help but they can bring you down. If I present a negative situation I also give a solution. If there is no immediate solution I keep myself focused on what I can do (personally) to improve my side of the world.

For my wife and I it is marriage counseling and helping those that find it difficult to handle this world.

Chas, this is no reflection on you, it�s just what your post triggered off in me. Too many people complaining and few are doing much about it.

IMHO, John C.