Tophia word of the day
Empathy:
Involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person.
Requires putting yourself in someone else's shoes and seeing things from their perspective.
Involves a deeper emotional connection and understanding.
Example: Listening to a friend's problems and validating their feelings, even if you haven't experienced the same situation.

Sympathy:
Involves feeling sorry or pity for someone else's situation.
Often involves expressing concern or offering comfort.
Can be a surface-level acknowledgment of someone's feelings or situation.
Example: Saying "I'm so sorry to hear that" to someone who lost a job.

Neither require love to feel. Google, love.