http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/07/16/is-your-world-filled-with-people-who-are-radiators-or-drains/ Dr. John Grohol's daily update on all things in psychology and mental health. Since 1999. Sat, 11 May 2013 18:41:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/07/16/is-your-world-filled-with-people-who-are-radiators-or-drains/comment-page-1/#comment-743090 Cynthia Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:10:14 +0000 http://psychcentral.com/blog/?p=33139#comment-743090 My current favorite duo of explanation is: thermometer vs thermostat. Am I (or is someone else) actively influencing a situation? Thermostat. Am I just registering what's going on? Thermometer. Am I reactive or proactive? My current favorite duo of explanation is: thermometer vs thermostat. Am I (or is someone else) actively influencing a situation? Thermostat. Am I just registering what’s going on? Thermometer. Am I reactive or proactive?

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