Pessimism Vs. Realism

A while back in English, we were discussing whether we were "optimists" or "realists". my response was that you cant use realism as a substitute for pessimism. i see myself as a realist. if theres potential for something great, i try to see it, but at the same time, i try to see any possible hinderances.

are you a realist, pessimist, or optimist?
is there a difference between pessimism and realism?


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Optimist.

 

Optimist most of the time, but it's not always a good thing..

 

realist

but

leaning more towards optimism than pessimism on that level

 

I'm an optimistic realist.

 

I'd say I'm a realist for the most part but I do tend to try and see the lighter side of things.

 

realist leaning towards optimist. pessimists really piss me off and are just all around aggravating whenever i talk to them lol

 

Pessimist here, but it isnt through choice.. In my experience, I've learned that when you start to hope for something, the opposite usually happens.

 

realist.

I see things as they most likely will happen assume that's what'll happen and then i hope for the best.

 

I would say that I am more optomisitc. But if I have a feeling that something could go awry, I'll tend to see the bad side as opposed to the good.

 

Depends on my mood. Some days it seems like I'm an Optimist, other days I'm just a Pessimist :lol:

 

i think we can all relate to that...

 

Realist.

Pretty much as dead even on the optimistic / pessimistic scale as I can be.

 

Realist.

Though im always getting told off by my GF for never being seriouse and laughing things off.