From ‘mood hoovers’ to ‘energy vampires’ - here’s why negative friends are good for you
- Posted on October 27, 2025
- By The Guardian
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From ‘mood hoovers’ to ‘energy vampires’ - here’s why negative friends are good for you

Jamie Oliver says he’s only hanging out with ‘lovely people’ in his 50s. But sometimes we all need an Eeyore around