Is It Empathy or Sympathy?

In general, 'sympathy' is when you share the feelings of another; 'empathy' is when you understand the feelings of another but do not necessarily share them.

What is the different between sympathy and empathy?

Sympathy involves understanding from your own perspective. Empathy involves putting yourself in the other person's shoes and understanding WHY they may have these particular feelings. In becoming aware of the root cause of why a person feels the way they do, we can better understand and provide healthier options.

Can you feel empathy without sympathy?

"Empathy without sympathy is dangerous; sympathy without empathy is blind." ... Empathy means "feeling into" -- the ability to project ones personality into another person and more fully understand that person.