Being naive vs. being optimistic?

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What’s the difference, the deciding line betweeen being optimistic or just plain naive. I know this may seem like a silly question, but I really want to know what you all think. I’ve had many different people tell me several times that I am naive, but I consider myself optimistic, so I’m trying to figure it out. Is the fact that I think I’m optimistic instead of naive an example of my naivete? (ok i was just kind of joking on the last question- I’m not that overly concerned- I just want to know!)

For example, in terms of sex, I know what my classmates are doing, I prefer to look at their positive attributes instead, but I don’t ignore that fact either, I try to help show them that chastity is realistic and beautiful, but so many people think its just my naivete.

So my basic question is: what is it that you consider naive and optimistic, and where do you draw that line?
 
I don’t really think it’s either. It’s seeing things in a good light, but realistically. You said you know they are living unchaste lives (you don’t deny it, or somehow manage to “miss” it) but you try to set an example of chastity.

It would be naive to think everyone is doing it, just as it would be naive to think nobody is doing it. Knowing they are doing it and disagreeing isn’t being naive.

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I think I see what you are saying. You choose chastity and your classmates accuse you of naivity. Obviously you are not (ignorant or gullible) you just choose not to do the same thing as them. So their opinion is an example of pier pressure- ie they feel uncomfortable because you refuse to do the same as them.

As for optimism, I think you are Christian in your attitude. I think it is a good thing that you choose to see the best in people.

God bless you!
 
Well my friend Kelly is having sex with her boyfriend after deciding to life a chaste life. She’s letting down her morals because a temptation came along. When i confronted her about this, she said she’s simpley optomistic and sees the good things about sex instead of the bad (which is pretty naive don’tcha think? lol) THAT is naivity, not you.
 
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What’s the difference, the deciding line betweeen being optimistic or just plain naive. I know this may seem like a silly question, but I really want to know what you all think. I’ve had many different people tell me several times that I am naive, but I consider myself optimistic, so I’m trying to figure it out. Is the fact that I think I’m optimistic instead of naive an example of my naivete? (ok i was just kind of joking on the last question- I’m not that overly concerned- I just want to know!)

For example, in terms of sex, I know what my classmates are doing, I prefer to look at their positive attributes instead, but I don’t ignore that fact either, I try to help show them that chastity is realistic and beautiful, but so many people think its just my naivete.

So my basic question is: what is it that you consider naive and optimistic, and where do you draw that line?
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Naive means not understanding how the world works (or that there are bad things in the world) due to lack of exposure to it. Being gullible, or ignorant.

Optimism means knowing exactly how the world works and refusing to give in-- rather optimists retain the virtue of Hope that we can transform it.
 
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