Empathy or Sympathy? What’s the Difference?

Brene Brown is a well known for her work on vulnerablity. In this illustrated video she explains the difference between empathy and sympathy.

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  1. Antonio_Maria_Latoure on July 27, 2025 at 8:31 am

    Empathy is feeling with someone — you understand and share their emotions.
    Sympathy is feeling for someone — you care, but from a distance.

    Empathy connects; sympathy comforts.

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