17 Bad Habits That Are Actually Good For You

 Getting Sad

As with anger, it can be better for you to actually get sad or allow yourself to be realistic about situations rather than trying to put a positive spin on everything all the time. One study found that newlyweds who tried to stay positive no matter what the circumstances were more likely to have symptoms of depression four years later. Allowing yourself to be realistic or even sad about your situation appears to be better than suppressing those emotions.