What is difference between empathy and sympathy

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Empathy is understanding and sharing the feelings of others, while sympathy is feeling sorry for someone's situation.

Empathy is putting yourself in someone else's shoes and feeling what they feel
Sympathy is acknowledging someone's pain and expressing concern or pity
Empathy is about connection and understanding, while sympathy is about acknowledging and offering support
Example: Empathy is feeling sad when your friend is going through a breakup because you can imagine how they feel. Sympathy is saying 'I'm sorry for your loss' when someone's loved one passes away.
Empathy requires active listening and emotional intelligence, while sympathy is more passive
Empathy is often seen as a more positive and helpful response than sympathy

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