11 Being in a relationship positively shapes your personality.
Even the most pessimistic people can change for the better with a little bit of love in their life, at least according to the findings of one study published in the Journal of Personality. After following 245 young couples for nine months, the scientists behind the study found that being in a relationship indirectly made neurotic partners more optimistic and self-confident, presumably thanks to all the positive emotions and experiences associated with the relationship. And if you’re worried you’re too pessimistic, see if you exhibit many of the 23 Signs You’re Too Negative.
