Sympathy is understanding someone's emotions and empathy is feeling them.

Whenever you utilize sympathy and empathy in your life, you’re sharing the very best of what you can offer both yourself and others. That’s why it’s important for all of us to manage the role they ...

Something bad has happened to all of us. The loss of a loved one, an illness, a car crash, or even smaller things like a missed concert or an argument with a partner. When these unfortunate events ...

When a friend is suffering from some misfortune, loss, or stressful experience, we want to be able to commiserate in a way that is both helpful and supportive. Whether it’s a physical problem, like a ...

I admit it. When I stub my toe and my husband Jamie makes a big show of sympathy I actually like it. It makes me feel better. I’m not sure why that is. I know that I’ve seen children fall, get back up ...

Holiday gatherings can come with the invisible stress of potential arguments and conflict. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Tapping into empathy skills can help prepare you to face conflict head-on ...