He's in a bad mood this morning!

United States
April 3, 2008 9:39am CST
Does someone elses mood in the morning effect yours for the rest of the day? For example, if your significant other or your child gets up in a bad mood, does it set the precedent for the rest of the day or are you able to not allow it to effect your outlook for the day? Are you able to stay cheerful despite how they are feeling? Or does it put you in a bad mood also?
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
3 Apr 08
It's not often my hubby wakes up in a bad mood but when he does I ignore him LOL he ignores me when I'm in a mood so I do the same haha
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@gemini_rose (16264)
3 Apr 08
I think it does yes, or even if you sense that someone is in a bad mood you pick up on the vibes of that and that can put you in a bad mood too. I find it hard to be cheerful if someone in my house is in a bad mood, and sometimes long after their bad mood has gone, mine will linger for the rest of the day. I hate being in a bad mood too, everything always looks so gloomy!
@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
3 Apr 08
My husband/boyfriend being in a bad mood in the morning puts me in an off mood for the rest of the day, because that means something is really bothering him. Bruce just doesn't get in bad moods very often.
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@ellie333 (21016)
3 Apr 08
My daughter came home in a black mood the other day, but she was tired, not feeling too well, her wages hadn't gone in, the bus was half hour late and she had forgotten her door keys and had to get a neighbour to break in as she had no battery on her phone and my work number was on there so it all added up to make her feel yuk. I let her have her rant gave her a hug and told her that I get days like it too and the silliest thing can become major because of the intial mood. She calmed down and said maybe after a good nights sleep it will all look different in the morning, and it did. I try not to let others affect my own mood but sometimes it can drag me down too. Ellie :D
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• United States
3 Apr 08
Sometimes it puts me in a bad mood. I often try to shrug it off as I go about my day. This morning I was in the dumps as my husband had some medical tests done that needed to be reviewed. Feeling better now; things seem to be okay. Often if my kids are in a bad mood, it puts me in a bad mood or just plain aggravates me. Hope your day goes well.
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@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
3 Apr 08
Staying cheerful during the day after having the atmosphere disturbed by a bad mood is next to impossible. Even if I manage an outward show I am never totally at ease until I know all is well again. I wouldnt say it puts me in a bad mood for the day but it does affect my level of happiness. (lol)
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
3 Apr 08
All the time! It is contagious! You can wake up feeling great and cheerful and positive and then your partner will start shouting or moaning at you or irritates you and bang! In seconds your wonderful start to the day has been ruined, it's flawed before it's even begun. My ex had an amazing effect on me, I would be happy then as soon as I saw him I would be moody again! Even him being around would have the affect, he didn't even need to utter anything! For example if he had a day off that would put me in a bad mood because he would be hanging around me, getting under my feed and irritating the hell out of me! Least I got rid of that!
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 08
I do not like crouchy People in the Mornings My Ex Husband used to be one and I would not dare talk to him as I would loose my Head It did not put me in a bad Mood but I would feel slightly depressed for the rest of the Day
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
5 Apr 08
well for me it does depend on how much that person interacts with me during the day, if they are constantly in my face, yes it would affect my mood, I am only human, but if it is a situation where they are just grumpy and I can more or less go out my day and ignore them then I certainly will.
• United States
3 Apr 08
Hi, Kbourgerie: That's such a good question. I have to say, I'm the moody one in the family. My husband is very sweet and wakes up the same every day. My ex was mentally ill and had to medicate every day. The time between when he woke up and the meds kicked in was very difficult for me, because he would be cranky and critical, and then a little while later would be all happy and loving life... That's where I learned that we have to try very hard to not be swayed by others' behavior. But it's very hard. It helps to wake up earlier than the others and have a little private time to meditate, write and set the tone for one's own day. I've found that works for me with my own mood swings. What do you think about that?
@shymurl (2765)
• United States
6 Apr 08
It really depends on why they are in a bad mood, if i let it affect me or not. If my significant other stays in a bad mood, more than likely i'll get into a bad mood. and stay that way most of the day. especially if i have no one else around me thats cheerful.
• China
3 Apr 08
Hi my friend,KB. The answer is yes,you know if you in a bad mood in the morning,it will effect yours for the rest of the day.you never know when you open your eyes and see something what made you felt so angry or confused.I am not so sure i will keep in a good mood for the rest of the day.so good luck,have a nice day.
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• Australia
3 Apr 08
Sadly, if my hubby wakes up in a bad mood it does effect me but usually I can get to the bottom of it and put him in a good mood because I hate for either of us to be in a bad mood and thus ruin our day together.
@achmadku (23)
• Indonesia
4 Apr 08
very sadly....
• Nepal
4 Apr 08
Yes, if morning effects the hole day. If any person changes my mood sad in the morning so i am upset lot of time or hole day. It affect my works.
@mummymo (23706)
3 Apr 08
I think their mood affects me for a little while but not for the whole day! if my kids say get up ion a great mood , full of joy I cannot not be happy! I try not to get grumpy if they are not in a very good mood in the morning but it doesn't always work! I must be easily influenced! xxx
@lexus54 (3572)
• Singapore
4 Apr 08
I try and live each day cheerfully and in harmony with other people, but sometimes they can spoil my day for me. The people I am closest with can affect me most. If my spouse for example start the day off in a grumpy mood and start finding fault for little things, it's hard for me to just stay nice and accommodating as though everything was normal. Somehow my mood also changes, and I may end up having little arguments or debates over petty things. The good thing though is we can make up quite easily, and any bad feelings don't last the whole day. With casual friends, I am not so sensitive and if they are not in any kind of good mood, I try and lessen my contacts with them so that I am not affected. With my spouse, I can't avoid her so her mood does affect my day.
@moneyandgc (3428)
• United States
4 Apr 08
If it is my child that is in a bad mood, I can usually work through it. If my husband wakes up in a bad mood and it usually puts a damper on my spirits. Thankfully he doesn't often wake up in a bad mood. That role falls to me unfortunately. He can usually pull me out of it though.
@novataylor (6570)
• United States
4 Apr 08
Nope, I generally refuse to let a bad mood set the tone for the day. I just go on about my merry little way and hope that MY mood will change his tone. You've got the power to set the tone for your own day, K, use it. Don't let the buggers get you down!
@rlc456 (415)
• United States
4 Apr 08
yes, I would have to say it does affect my mood. Because my husband can get up and be in a bad mood it can put me in a bad mood. Then there goes your day it seems like from there on out your day is ruined.