Used to be, I was not afraid to discuss the negatives of anything, but reflecting on recent years realized I have really started avoiding negative topics. Just not sure it is because I just don't want the stress or the discomfort of that type of conversation. Even with my counselor, I am still not fully open.
Maybe it has something to do like willpower, where when we are depleted it is hard to resist temptation, or comfort. I assume that our head only has so much energy to expend, and it is always looking to save.