Unlock the 7 Surprising Behaviors That Secretly Predict a Life of Loneliness, According to Psychology
Instead of offering comfort or understanding, I immediately jumped to solutions, trying to “fix” the problem.
The result? My friend felt unheard and invalidated.
This was a wake-up call for me. I realized that empathy is not about having all the answers.
It’s about being present, being open, and being willing to share in someone else’s experience.
Since then, I’ve made a conscious effort to practice empathy in my interactions. And you know what? It’s transformed my relationships.
