@Linkat,
It has nothing to do with empathy, if what you are indicating is that I have less of it in a particular situation.
I have no idea why people are interpreting anything I had to say as a negative.
No. I’m lying. I do have an idea. Many people just can’t look at the fact that whether they are more or less empathetic than the next person, they cannot admit, even To themselves that a prime reason why we do anything is because we gain a benefit from it.
I’ve said multiple times there’s nothing wrong with any of this. However, the fact that you’ve now said the exact same words as me felt necessary, and good to you.
It’s interesting to me how for whatever reason, so many feel they must suppress admitting that, when it’s the most natural thing.
Even the alternate posts of talking about sports, or “ignoring” unpleasant to them comments, instead discussing the safe subjects of a dress or guests or whatever, is done because it’s of some benefit to the poster.
Linkat, you felt a positive effect from explaining how empathy works, and making reassuring sounds to another. That’s great. But don’t pretend it was all about the other, and you got nothing out of it.
People have every option to discuss whatever about this event. It’s because it makes them feel good.
