Empathy vs Sympathy: Which Are You Looking For From Your Partner?: Episode 288

Published: May 2, 2023, 7:10 a.m.

b'

Do you ever feel that your partner just doesn\\u2019t understand and that they just don\\u2019t empathize with what you are feeling? This is a big topic for many couples. A key element of a great relationship is that you can be going through a difficult time (even if caused by your partner) and you have a partner that can be comforting and compassionate to be on your side as you go through it.\\xa0

In this episode you will hear the difference between empathy and sympathy so that you can better understand which you are actually needing from them. Then you will hear some of the blocks to showing empathy and sympathy and a few steps to better demonstrate that in your relationship.

\\xa0

Resources For Your Relationship:

NEW REPAIR GUIDE: A step-by-step guide to repairing after an argument; to ensure it\\u2019s resolved for good and get back to being truly connected as a couple. It\\u2019s the Making Up & Moving Forward Guide and it\\u2019s only $19.


NEW DE-ESCALATE CONFLICTS GUIDE: A realistic guide to managing your emotions and keeping simple conversations from escalating into overblown fights. It\\u2019s the De-escalating Conflicts & Regulating Emotions Guide and it\\u2019s also only $19.

'