SYMPATHETIC INDEX
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Definition: Feeling the sorrow or suffering of someone else and recognizing another person's emotions or hardships without necessarily experiencing those emotions oneself
Key Aspects:
1. Often involves observing another person's emotions or situation from an external standpoint.
2. While sympathetic individuals may care deeply about the other person's well-being, they maintain a certain emotional distance and do not necessarily share the other person's feelings
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Using emotional regulation techniques when you’re feeling sympathy helps you process your emotions in a healthy way, preventing overwhelm and fostering resilience.
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