Empathetic vs Sympathetic: Which One Are You?
Empathetic vs Sympathetic: Which One Are You?
Are you better at being empathetic or sympathetic? These two emotional traits are more different than you think.
Are you better at being empathetic or sympathetic? These two emotional traits are more different than you think.
Having empathy is a rare trait in most humans, but what about sympathy? Can someone be sympathetic, but not empathetic? Most therapists and people who work closely with other people are empathetic and can feel others' emotions deeply. Some people are great at supporting others sympathetically when they need it by giving space and saying words of encourage or consolement. Take this quiz to find out which one you are!
Which word describes you best?
Which image peaks your interest most?
Which occupation do you see yourself working in?
Which pet would you own?
Do you need time away from friends and family to recharge?
Your friends see you as:
What would you prefer to do uring your free time?
Which do you experience the most?
When you talk to someone, do you often become distracted by how they're feeling?
What kind of writing would you do?
You are sympathetic
You are sympathetic
You are great at being sympathetic, which means consoling and being receptive to people's problems and emotions. Sympathy is giving space, and being there for someone when they are in a crisis.
You are empathetic
You are empathetic
You have an emotional superpower, and it's empathy! You can feel what other people feel and help them through problems they may have. Because you are sensitive to other's emotions, you tend to feel things deeply and sometimes need to withdraw during big group events.
Which empathetic job would you like to do?
Which empathetic job would you like to do?