Blind optimism is a consequence of living in a small town. The general friendliness and goodness of everyone allows for trust in all situations; it is assumed that everyone is a decent person. Residents rarely lock their doors, and never worry about their children going out with friends for the day. There was always someone who could help if there was trouble. However, trust and optimism are double-edged swords. Wanting to see the good in people is not a bad thing, but not being able to see beyond the goodness is a bad thing. Putting blind trust in other’s abilities to do what is right often results in the person being wronged. While this is not the case in small towns, when someone moves away they carry these qualities with them and open themselves
