(RNS) — Allie Beth Stuckey and Joe Rigney just want to make sure you're empathizing with those they deem worthy of empathy.

Most people have a capacity for empathy. The innate ability to feel for the plight of others and put oneself in their shoes is present from the time we are small children. Empathy often helps us with ...

It can be hard for empaths to see a clear difference between their own feelings and those of others. Being an empath is a superpower, but it can also be exhausting. Empaths have unique insight into ...

One problem with the term empath is that currently it’s not a properly defined medical or diagnostic category. The closest term we currently have that is a legit “thing” is being a highly sensitive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Empathy is essential to connection, until it starts erasing the ...

In my practice and workshops I’m struck by how many sensitive people come to me wanting a long term soul mate. Personally, I can relate to this. Yet, despite online dating services, expensive ...