person A: I am feeling more positive about the future today.
person B: That is good!  Why have you been feeling down about the future before?
person A: Oh you know_comma_ because of people. They try and get you down. I have been around a misery loves company type. I am really trying to hold on to that feeling no matter what. It's hard!
person B: Staying positive can be very hard_comma_ but it helps to be around the right people.
person A: So true! The right people mean everything.