Why is it that some people seem to WANT to be miserable? I have a friend who complains all the time. I know for a fact that some of the things she’s complaining about aren’t even true, or could easily be fixed if they are. Also, whenever I try to talk to her about a problem I’m having – just looking for a sympathetic ear, mind you, or hoping for some advice- she comes back at me with her own problem, similar to mine, but worse. Like she’s trying to ‘one-up’ me in the bad luck department! It’s incredibly frustrating. I’ve stopped even telling her my problems because I always get the same reaction, but she still always has ‘something’ going on. Is she seeking attention or wanting my pity? Is she trying to control me by manipulating my emotions and making me feel sorry for her? Is she a compulsive liar? I dunno, but I’m getting sick of it.