Empathetic vs Sympathetic

Although Empathy and Sympathy can almost be considered as synonyms, they are two different personalities. An Empathetic person is a person who has the ability to not only detect what others feel but also experience that emotion by themselves. While a sympathetic person is motivated by compassion. This means that a sympathetic person has the ability to show concern or kindness towards other people.

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Signs That Show You Are Empathetic.

1. You often show up with symptoms of those around you.
2. You can easily tell if someone is lying.
3. You like to deal with one thing at a time.


Traits of an Empathetic Personality.
1. Empathetic personalities can be able to hear their own feelings and needs which can free them from depression.
2. Empathetic personalities can help lead to conflict resolution with anyone.
3. People with empathetic personalities tend to say yes to others without thinking of their own needs.

Signs that show you are sympathetic.
1. You give the other person a chance to talk about his/her emotions.
2. You offer to help out in everyday tasks.

Traits of a Sympathetic Personality.
1. People with sympathetic personalities do better in competitive situations with strangers.

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Tell me in the comments below if you are empathetic or sympathetic