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Why Narcissists Can Exhibit Sympathy but Not Empathy

Why Narcissists Can Exhibit Sympathy but Not Empathy

by Dr. Brian Hooper | Feb 11, 2021 | All Posts, Relationship and Marriage Challenges, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

King “Ego” suffers in the sweatbox of his own thoughts. He must be consumed by the fire if he is to ever be his  authentic self and connect to others. Sympathy recognizes the suffering of others. It witnesses and registers the pain of physical and emotional stress. It...

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