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Can an empath have dark traits? For example, can an empath fake kindness or have selfish motives? Well, if the latest research is anything to go by, it is indeed possible. In 2020, a group of psychologists at Nottingham Trent University did a study that classified 20% of their 991 participants as dark empaths. And […]
Do you feel guilty or excessively responsible for your parents? And, does this over-concern meddle with your ability to tap into opportunities either professionally or romantically now that you are an adult? Well, an adolescent or young adult who is uneasy about leaving home, or feels less supported upon return is probably growing in an […]
We know empaths as oversensitive, caring persons, who tend to neglect themselves for the sake of others. In contrast, narcissists are self-focused individuals with a constant need to victimize others. Yet, did you know that empathic narcissists exist? Well, this is one of the dark sides of empathy. Let me explain how this works. Empaths […]
Have you ever walked into a new place and immediately picked up on its mood? Was it a feeling of the injustices stored at a museum or a sacred shrine that made your stomach churn? If these scenarios resonate with you, you could be a geomantic empath. And if you are, do you understand this […]
Whenever people talk about empathy, thoughts of compassion, affection, and selflessness come to mind. Rarely do we associate empathic traits with negativity. But, is it possible that there is a dark side of empathy? Studies by Fritz Breithaupt, a Professor at the John Hopkins’ Affiliated Faculty of Cognitive Science, show that indeed this negative side exists. […]