Of course it does. That is why dive bars have a steady business.
But I believe joy wants company too. If you are happy don't you want to share the joy?
Do you think misery loves company or is that a cliche?
Yes thats why they place a mirror in the bars so you can see yourself drunk
Unfortunately it seems to be true. I will walk a mile out of my way to avoid certain people who insist on sharing their DRAMA.
It is the old "Woe Is me" scenario . . .
One of the reasons people act a certain way is the attention it gets them . . . They tend to create their own drama and vampire the life out of those willing to feel sorry for them.
Chances are this is partly due to depression, and partly due to a low self esteem that was most likely reinforced by their parents or at least one parent they sought approval from. The sad part is this is how they are now "Wired" with regards to neural pathways and the chemical composition that feeds their brains . . . This certain pattern can take a life time to undo.
Here a related thought: Feeling states are contagious.
I know a couple like this, I use to always come away from them feeling tired. I realised that everything they said was negative. It is emotionally draining to try and lighten a wet blanket. I realised this couple didn't want to be cheered up they wanted to make me miserable like them, I now avoid them like the plaque, emotional vampires.