Better to be innocent or cynical?

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I've just had the biggest blow up with one of my sisters, and I don't even understand why. I say something, or someone else says something, and its like all the negative energy is sucked out of our comment and kept close, while our true intentions are thrown away.

I'm the first to admit that I'm pretty innocent, even naive at time. Definitely an optimist. Am I supposed to become a bit more worldly, a bit more cynical? LOL, all of my sisters say I'm a soft touch, but I'm not sure if its a good thing or a bad thing.

This isn't a vent, I promise - I just want others opinions, is it better to be innocent or cynical?

[Traveller]

I think it is better to be cynical, but nicer to be innocent. I really wish I could trust people and take them at face value but experience has taught be this is not wise.

Me, bitter and twisted? Never

[Tinks]

I think it is better to be cynical, but nicer to be innocent.

:yeahthat:

[Lulu]

I don't think there is anything bad about being a cynic - just not a bitter one.

The bitter cynics are the ones that will roll their eyes or take a negative view of something you have said.
Others will listen to what you say, and even if they don't agree (being cynical) but smile cos even if they don't agree with your view or think you will 'suffer' for it will think it's lovely and know that you are genuinely one of the sweetest people around

[C~Q]

Grrr lost my post!

Basically I said that I'm more innocent and sometimes wish I could be more cynical but not jaded IYKWIM?

I came on here before and read and didn't post then I was reading some quotes and found one that I thought i'd share...

Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of
cowardly because it means you don't have to try.

- Peggy Noonan

[ladybird11]

I agree with Lulu.

I'm not a bitter cynic - but I am cynical. Thanks to my 'paid employment' that is .