None of us are immune to misfortune and tough times in life. During those tough times, we all can become prone to seeking company in our misery, and we’ll unintentionally do things that are out of character for us. But that is not the case with a true Negative Nancy. They aren’t acting out of character; they simply can’t help themselves. Spreading negativity has become a part of who they are.
If you or someone you know is behaving in any of the following ways, it may be time to rid yourself of the energy or the person altogether.