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**nushentelve** · 11-13-2008, 12:40 AM

I also possess those empathy skills. I think that I interpret them differently though. I don't actually feel what the other is feeling, I just know what they are feeling and to what degree. This helps me talk to them and know what I should be talking about, and when to stop. I have learned that people often get defensive when you are trying to help them with an internal matter. I don't know if they feel invaded that I have so much insight, I try not to let them know and just talk to them. We usually get so far, and then they just shut themselves off. I really try hard not to come off as a know-it-all, or trying to "parent" them.

If I know what they are feeling, is there a way to help them without them knowing...kind of through subconsciousness?

11-13-2008, 12:40 AM	#6
nushentelve Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	I also possess those empathy skills. I think that I interpret them differently though. I don't actually feel what the other is feeling, I just know what they are feeling and to what degree. This helps me talk to them and know what I should be talking about, and when to stop. I have learned that people often get defensive when you are trying to help them with an internal matter. I don't know if they feel invaded that I have so much insight, I try not to let them know and just talk to them. We usually get so far, and then they just shut themselves off. I really try hard not to come off as a know-it-all, or trying to "parent" them. If I know what they are feeling, is there a way to help them without them knowing...kind of through subconsciousness?
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